streptococcal
adjective biology specialized uk/ˌstrep.təˈkɒk.əl/ us/ˌstrep.təˈkɑː.kəl/
链球菌的;链球菌引起的
caused by or relating to streptococcus (= a bacterium, many types of which cause disease)
Pneumonia tends to be caused by streptococcal or viral infection. 肺炎一般通过链球菌或病毒感染引起。
Streptococcal bacteria normally live harmlessly in the human nose and throat. 链球菌通常无害，生活在人的鼻子和喉咙内。
See: streptococcus
- More examples
- He was suffering from streptococcal sore throat.
- The streptococcal antibodies become involved in an autoimmune process.
- Streptococcal pharyngitis usually appears suddenly with severe sore throat pain.