Definition
n.
streptococcus (a genus of spherical, chain-forming bacteria that can cause infections such as strep throat)
Examples
- 链球菌。Yīshēng huáiyí shì liàn qiú jūn gǎnrǎn yǐnqǐ de yānhóuyán.The doctor suspected the pharyngitis was caused by a streptococcus infection.
- 链球菌。Zhè zhǒng kàngshēngsù duì liàn qiú jūn yǒu hěn hǎo de xiàoguǒ.This antibiotic is very effective against streptococcus.
- 链球菌。Shíyànshì xūyào péiyǎng liàn qiú jūn lái zuò yánjiū.The lab needs to culture streptococcus for research.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.