ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌthriks noun
Etymology: New Latin, from strept- + -thrix
1. capitalized , in some classifications : a genus of higher bacteria that somewhat resemble molds, have branched filaments which abstrict conidia, and comprise forms now usually placed in Actinomyces or in Leptothrix
2. plural strep·to·thri·ces ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈthrīˌsēz : any bacterium of the genus Streptothrix