Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to streptococci: Pertaining to or associated with streptococci, which are a genus of spherical, gram-positive bacteria.
   • Caused by streptococci: Describing a condition, infection, or disease that is produced by these bacteria.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The patient was diagnosed with a streptococcic infection. (This describes an infection caused by streptococci.)
  • A streptococcic sore throat requires antibiotic treatment. (This specifies the bacterial origin of the illness.)
  • The lab tests confirmed the presence of streptococcic bacteria. (This indicates the bacteria are of the streptococcus type.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in medical and microbiological contexts to specify the bacterial etiology (cause) of a disease.
  • The differential diagnosis included both viral and streptococcic pharyngitis. (Here, it distinguishes a bacterial cause from a viral one.)

Variants and Related Words

• Streptococcus (n): The name of the bacterium itself.
  • Streptococcus pyogenes is a common pathogen.
• Streptococcal (adj): A more common synonym with identical meaning.
  • She has a streptococcal infection.
• Streptococcemia (n): The presence of streptococci in the blood.

Synonyms

• Streptococcal: Having the same meaning; pertaining to or caused by streptococci.

Adjective

1. of or relating to or caused by streptococci