Kốc

Definition

  1. Proper noun:

    • Kock: A surname or family name of European origin, specifically associated with historical figures or places, notably in Polish or German contexts.

  2. Noun (obsolete/technical):

    • Tubercle bacillus: An archaic or highly specialized term for the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes tuberculosis. This usage is rare and dated.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Ông Kốc là một nhà khoa học. (Mr. Kock was a scientist.)
  • Noun (obsolete):
    • Trong tài liệu cũ, "kốc" được dùng để chỉ vi trùng lao. (In old documents, "kốc" was used to refer to the tuberculosis germ.)
Advanced Usage
  • This word is primarily encountered in historical texts or specific technical contexts from earlier periods. Its use as a common noun in modern Vietnamese is virtually nonexistent.
Variants and Related Words
  • Vi khuẩn lao (n): Tuberculosis bacteria (the modern, standard term).
    • Vi khuẩn lao lây lan qua không khí. (Tuberculosis bacteria spread through the air.)
Synonyms
  • Proper noun: Surname, family name.
  • Noun (obsolete): Tubercle bacillus, TB germ.
Notes on Usage
  • As a proper noun, it is capitalized.
  • The noun meaning is considered archaic. For clear communication regarding the disease, the modern term "vi khuẩn lao" is always preferred.