diplococcus

[ dip-luh-kok-uhs ]

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noun

, Bacteriology.

, plural dip·lo·coc·ci [dip-l, uh, -, kok, -sahy, -see],

any of several spherical bacteria occurring in pairs, as Diplococcus pneumoniae.

diplococcus

/ ˌdɪpləʊˈkɒksɪk; -ˈkɒkɪk; ˌdɪpləʊˈkɒkəs /

any of various spherical Gram-positive bacteria that occur in pairs, esp any of the genus Diplococcus, such as D. pneumoniae, which causes pneumonia: family Lactobacillaceae

From New Latin, dating back to 1886; diplo-, coccus

The presence of such a diplococcus in meningeal exudates is, however, sufficient for its identification.

If growth of Diplococcus pneumoniæ occurs, again heat culture in water-bath at 60° C. for one hour and again test for sterility.

The diplococcus merely produces acidification and coagulation of the milk.

The joint lesions which accompany acute rheumatism or “rheumatic fever” are believed to be due to a diplococcus.

These are exceptional durations in the male for virulence, though not for continuance of the diplococcus.

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