Coccus
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation [ˈkʰɑkəs] · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Coccus is a noun meaning Any approximately spherical bacterium.
Meaning
Any approximately spherical bacterium.
More Meanings
- One of the carpels or seed-vessels of a dry fruit.
Word Forms
- cocci
Synonyms for coccus
Depending on context, synonyms include coque, cocci.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cacti, coccobacterium, coccoid, cylinder, coxy, circlet.
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