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viridans streptococci
viridans streptococci[′vir·ə‚danz ¦strep·tə′käk·ē] (microbiology) A group of pathogenic and saprophytic streptococci including strains not causing beta hemolysis, although many cause alpha hemolysis, and none which elaborate a C substance. viridans streptococci
Strep·to·coc·cus vir·i·dansa name applied not to a distinct species but rather to the group of α-hemolytic streptococci as a whole; viridans streptococci have been isolated from the mouth and intestines of humans, the intestines of horses, the milk and feces of cows, and milk products. Synonym(s): viridans streptococcivi·ri·dans strep·to·coc·ci (vir'i-danz strep-tō-kok'sī) A name applied not to a distinct species but rather to the group of α-hemolytic streptococci as a whole; viridans streptococci have been isolated from the mouth and intestines of humans, the intestines of horses, the milk and feces of cows, milk products, and the sputum and lungs. Synonym(s): Streptococcus viridans. vi·ri·dans strep·to·coc·ci (vir'i-danz strep-tō-kok'sī) A name applied not to a distinct species but rather to the group of α-hemolytic streptococci as a whole; have been isolated from the mouth and intestines of humans, the intestines of horses, the milk and feces of cows, milk products, and the sputum and lungs. Synonym(s): Streptococcus viridans. |