streptococcus
noun/ˌstreptəˈkɒkəs/
/ˌstreptəˈkɑːkəs/
(plural streptococci
(medical)/ˌstreptəˈkɒkaɪ/
/ˌstreptəˈkɑːkaɪ/
)- a type of bacteria, some types of which can cause serious infections and illnesses see also coccus
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