Streptococcal (adjective)

Relating to or caused by the bacteria Streptococcus.

Origin:

From the genus streptococcus, meaning "twisted berry" (from greek streptos meaning "twisted" and kokkos meaning "berry" or "grain"), and the adjective-forming suffix -cal.

Examples:

1. The streptococcal infection caused her throat to be sore and swollen.
2. The patient was diagnosed with streptococcal pharyngitis.
3. He had to take antibiotics to treat the streptococcal infection.
4. The streptococcal bacteria were found in the patient's throat culture.
5. The streptococcal group A bacteria can cause serious infections such as streptococcal sepsis or necrotizing fasciitis.