1. (adj)streptococcus, streptococci, strep spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis Synonyms: strep, streptococcus, streptococci
2. (adj)streptococcal, streptococcic, strep of or relating to or caused by streptococci Synonyms: strep, streptococcic, streptococcal