Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What is a diplococcus?

What is a diplococcus? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (microbiology) A coccus that typically occurs in groups of two
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder
Examples
The diplococcus merely produces acidification and coagulation of the milk.
These are exceptional durations in the male for virulence, though not for continuance of the diplococcus.
The presence of such a diplococcus in meningeal exudates is, however, sufficient for its identification.
It is an aerobic diplococcus and can be either structurally encapsulated or not encapsulated.
For instance, not a few healthy noses and throats contain the bacillus of diphtheria and the diplococcus of pneumonia.
Neisseria meningitides is a gram-negative diplococcus bacterium and is the main causative agent of meningitis and other meningococcal diseases.

See Also

Nearby Definitions
11-letter Words Starting With
Find Definitions
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2024