English Dictionary

streptococcus

名詞

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.

日本語の意味

球状のグラム陽性菌で、ストレプトコッカス属に属する細菌。通常は人の口腔内や腸内に無害に存在するが、一部の種は咽頭炎などの病気を引き起こす。

After a rapid test, the doctor explained that the sore throat was caused by streptococcus.

迅速検査の結果、医師はその咽頭炎が連鎖球菌によって引き起こされたと説明しました。

意味（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.

streptococci （ plural ）