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of or relating to or caused by streptococci

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  1. adj. of or relating to or caused by streptococci
  2. n. spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis
  3. n:100 n spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis a of or relating to or caused by streptococci