| strepto- |
Greek root meaning reversed, backwards.
Ãâó: www.palaeos.com/Vertebrates/Lists/Glossary/Glossar...
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| streptavidin |
A bacterial protein that is used in a two-step process of treating patients with radiolabeled biotin (a vitamin). A monoclonal antibody that finds tumor cells is given with streptavidin that attaches to the radioactive biotin.
Ãâó: nydailynews.healthology.com/nydailynews/15836.htm
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| strep |
s treptococcus, a group of bacteria that cause a multitude of diseases
Ãâó: www.lovingscents.com/Glossary.htm
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| Streptococcus pyogenes |
(under 5% of cases)
Ãâó: www.womenandinfants.com/body.cfm
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| Strep throat |
A bacterial infection of the throat and tonsils, treated with antibiotics. Rare in children under 3.
Ãâó: www.babycenter.com/glossary/S
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