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From Ancient Greek στρεπτός (streptós, “twisted”) from στρέφειν (stréphein, “to twist”), from Proto-Indo-European

a combining form meaning “twisted,” used in the formation of compound words: streptococcus.

Ileus comes from the Greek word for twisted. The early classical literature suggests that this term was used for what we now call sigmoid volvulus. The Romans translated this word as volvulus.

a combining form meaning “twisted,” used in the formation of compound words. streptococcus.

strepto- combining form. indicating a shape resembling a twisted chain: streptococcus.

Staphylococci and Streptococci are grouped as Gram-positive cocci. Staphylococci form clumps, whereas Streptococci grow in chains. They can be discriminated by catalase test because Staphylococci have the capability to produce catalase [2].

Etymology. From Ancient Greek στρεπτός (streptós, “twisted”) from στρέφειν (stréphein, “to twist”), from Proto-Indo-European *streb(h)- (“to wind, turn, twist”).

From Latin chaos (“chaos”), from Ancient Greek χάος (kháos).

adjective. If you describe a person as twisted, you dislike them because you think they are bad or mentally unbalanced. [disapproval] ...a twisted man who shot at the president. Synonyms: perverted, sick [informal], evil, corrupt More Synonyms of twisted.

gnarled in American English

(nɑrld ) adjective. 1. knotty and twisted, as the trunk of an old tree.

What causes strep? ›

Bacteria cause strep throat

However, strep throat is an infection in the throat and tonsils caused by bacteria called group A Streptococcus (group A strep).

Streptococci are spherical or ovoid, and are seen in pairs or as chain-like structures under a microscope. The general shape of bacterial cells (including Streptococcus) are largely affected by the cell wall and the plane of division.

combining form

1. : twisted : twisted chain. streptococcus.

Streptococcus [strepʺto-kokʹəs] From the Greek streptos (“chain”) + kokkos (“berry”), streptococcal diseases have been known since at least the 4th century bce when Hippocrates described erysipelas (Greek for “red skin”).

Streptococci infections are divided into several groups: Group A streptococcus, Group B streptococcus, Group C streptococcus, and Group G streptococcus.

Bacteria may also be star-shaped or square, although these shapes are less common. Cocci are commonly grouped in pairs (diplo), chains (strepto) or clusters (staphylo), giving rise to diplococci, streptococci, and staphylococci. Bacilli are found in pairs and chains, giving rise to diplobacilli and streptobacilli.

a combining form borrowed from Greek, where it meant “bunch of grapes,” “uvula,” used with these meanings, and also with reference to the palate and to staphylococci, in the formation of compound words: staphyloplasty.

Staphylococcus [staffʺə-lo kokʹəs] From the Greek staphyle (bunch of grapes) and kokkos (berry), Staphylococcus is a genus of gram-positive spherical bacteria that commonly cause surgical and skin infections, respiratory disease, and food poisoning.

the prefix strepto- means. twisted chain.