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streptococcus

The correct spelling is streptococcus.

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noun

Say it like: Str-ept-oco-ccu-s

The correct spelling is streptococcus. A spherical, gram-positive bacterium of the genus Streptococcus. Although commonly found benignly in the human mouth and gut, and though many species are non-pathogenic, other s…

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  1. 1.A spherical, gram-positive bacterium of the genus Streptococcus. Although commonly found benignly in the human mouth and gut, and though many species are non-pathogenic, other species can cause diseases including strep throat and more serious conditions.

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