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coccus

/kɒkəs/ noun · British & US
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What does coccus mean?

noun

A coccus is a type of bacterium that is spherical in shape. It is a genus of bacteria that includes many species.

Example

"The doctor examined the patient's blood sample under a microscope to identify the coccus bacteria causing the infection."

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