strep

[ strep ]

noun

1. streptococcus.

adjective

1. streptococcal.

strep

/ strɛp /

noun

1. informal.
   short for streptococcus

Word History and Origins

Origin of strep¹

First recorded in 1930–35; by shortening

Example Sentences

The first hospital diagnosed her with strep throat without investigating her sharp abdominal cramps.

From Salon

The British rock icon Rod Stewart canceled the planned 200th show of his long-running Las Vegas residency, citing strep throat.

From Los Angeles Times

Demand for the common antibiotic, which is used for respiratory infections, strep throat and ear infections, spiked amid fears of a “triple-demic” last year, leading to shortages.

From Washington Times

A mother has praised the "decisive action" taken by doctors who saved her daughter's life from invasive strep group A infection.

From BBC

Once collected, the team will then separate the cells and grow them in a laboratory alongside different parts of the strep A bacteria.

From BBC