Ascococcus Definition

noun

(biology) A form of micrococcus, found in putrid meat infusions, occurring in peculiar masses, each of which is enclosed in a hyaline capsule and contains a large number of spherical micrococci.

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Noun

Singular:
ascococcus
Plural:
ascococci

Origin of Ascococcus

  • New Latin, from Ancient Greek.

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