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coccus

 

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Noun coccus has 1 sense
  1. coccus, cocci - any spherical or nearly spherical bacteria
    --1 is a kind of eubacteria, eubacterium, true bacteria
    --1 has particulars: staphylococcus, staphylococci, staph

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Coccus

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: 1. In biology, a coccus is a spherical or ovoid bacteria, typically occurring in chains or clusters.

Example sentence: The laboratory technician identified the presence of cocci in the bacterial culture.

Sense: 2. In botany, a coccus is a dry, one-seeded fruit derived from a syncarpous ovary.

Example sentence: The berries of the coffee plant are actually a type of coccus.

Sense: 3. In architecture, a coccus is a small projecting ornament used as a decorative element.

Example sentence: The ancient Roman columns were adorned with intricate coccuses.

Sense: 4. In zoology, a coccus refers to any small, round insect or arachnid.

Example sentence: The red coccus crawling on the leaf turned out to be a dangerous parasite.

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