cocci
/'kɔkəs/
Definition
- Noun:
- Any spherical or nearly spherical bacteria: "Cocci" refers to a type of bacterium characterized by its round, spherical, or oval shape. This is a plural noun; the singular form is "coccus."
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Under the microscope, the sample revealed numerous cocci arranged in clusters.
- Staphylococcus and Streptococcus are common genera of cocci that can cause infections in humans.
Advanced Usage
- "Gram-positive cocci": A classification of spherical bacteria that retain a violet stain in the Gram staining method, used for identification.
- The lab report identified the pathogen as Gram-positive cocci.
- "Arrangement of cocci": Describes how the spherical cells group together (e.g., in pairs, chains, or clusters).
- The arrangement of cocci in chains is typical of the Streptococcus genus.
Variants and Related Words
- Coccus (n, singular): The singular form of "cocci," referring to one spherical bacterium.
- A single coccus was observed.
- Coccal (adj): Relating to or resembling cocci.
- The infection had a coccal origin.
- Diplococcus (n): A pair of cocci.
- Streptococcus (n): A genus of cocci that form chains.
- Staphylococcus (n): A genus of cocci that form irregular clusters.
Synonyms
- Spherical bacteria: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the shape.
- Round bacteria: A simpler, more general term.
Related Phrases
- "Cocci in clusters": Often specifically refers to staphylococci.
- The wound culture showed cocci in clusters, suggesting a staphylococcal infection.
- "Cocci in chains": Often specifically refers to streptococci.
- The throat swab revealed cocci in chains, indicative of strep throat.
Noun
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any spherical or nearly spherical bacteria
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