noun
Streptococcus viridans; viridans group streptococci
Medical and microbiological term for a group of alpha-hemolytic streptococci commonly found in the oral cavity; associated with infective endocarditis and dental caries.
ビリダンス型連鎖球菌は口腔内の常在菌の一種です。
Streptococcus viridans is a type of commensal bacterium in the oral cavity.
感染性心内膜炎の原因菌としてビリダンス型連鎖球菌が重要視されている。
Streptococcus viridans is regarded as an important causative agent of infective endocarditis.
From Latin 'viridans' (green-producing), referring to the greenish discoloration on blood agar plates (alpha-hemolysis). The Japanese term is a direct translation of the scientific name.