Associations to the word «Strep»

Wiktionary

STREP, noun. (pathology) Abbreviation of strep throat.
STREP, noun. Abbreviation of streptococcus.
STREP THROAT, noun. (pathology) An infection of the throat with streptococci.

Dictionary definition

STREP, noun. Spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis.
STREP, adjective. Of or relating to or caused by streptococci.

Wise words

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