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coccus

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒkəs/

Definition of coccus

noun (plural cocci /ˈkɒk(s)ʌɪ, ˈkɒk(s)iː/)

Biology
  • any spherical or roughly spherical bacterium.

Derivatives

coccal

adjective

coccoid

adjective

Origin:

mid 18th century (denoting a scale insect): modern Latin, from Greek kokkos 'berry'. Compare with cochineal

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