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streptococcal
This term is a specialized medical descriptor used to identify the specific etiology of an infection. It carries a clinical, sterile tone and is almost exclusively found in diagnostic reports, medical journals, or healthcare consultations rather than in casual conversation, where "strep" is the preferred shorthand.
Because it functions as a relational adjective, it typically modifies nouns related to pathology or anatomy, such as infection, pharyngitis, or pneumonia. It specifies the biological agent responsible for the condition, distinguishing it from other bacterial or viral causes.
Meanings
Examples
The patient was diagnosed with a severe streptococcal infection.
I wonder if this sore throat is just a cold or something streptococcal.
Streptococcal pharyngitis is commonly treated with a course of antibiotics.
Streptococcal pharyngitis is commonly treated with a course of antibiotics.
The lab results confirmed the presence of streptococcal bacteria in the sample.
You need to finish all your medication to fully clear the streptococcal strain.
Streptococcal pneumonia can lead to serious complications if left untreated.
The doctor mentioned that streptococcal toxins can cause a rash on the skin.
Is there a risk of a streptococcal flare up after stopping the treatment early?