Advertisement
Advertisement
coccus
1[ kok-uhs ]
noun
- Bacteriology. a spherical bacterium.
- Botany. one of the carpels of a schizocarp.
-coccus
2- a combining form representing coccus in compound words:
streptococcus.
coccus
/ kŏk′əs /
, Plural cocci kŏk′sī,kŏk′ī
- Any of various bacteria having a round or ovoid form such as streptococcus or staphylococcus , usually grouped in chains.
Discover More
Derived Forms
- ˈcoccous, adjective
- ˈcoccoid, adjective
Discover More
Other Words From
- coccal coc·cic [kok, -sik], adjective
- coccous adjective
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of coccus1
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of coccus1
Discover More
Example Sentences
They are all species or varieties of the Linnean order Hemiptera, and genus Coccus.
A bacillus, however short, can usually be distinguished from a coccus in that two sides are parallel.
The Polish kermes (Coccus polonicus) was formerly used very much in Europe.
The Coccus sinensis produces a kind of wax which is employed in China in the manufacture of candles.
The principal varieties of kermes are the coccus quercus, the coccus polonicus, the coccus fragariæ, and the coccus uva ursi.
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[tawr-choo-uhs ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse