adj. Referring to bacteria of the genus Streptococcus.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Pertaining to or caused by streptococci.
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adj. of or relating to or caused by streptococci
Word Usage
"Recent work refutes the long-standing theory that influenza was involved, and examination of the few modern cases has established a likely cause: autoimmune reaction when antibodies to a certain streptococcal infection bind to brain proteins."