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Streptococcus

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

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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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

streptodornase streptogramin streptogrisin streptokinase streptolydigin streptolysin

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