cocci

• Существительное во множественном числе, обозначающее сферические или почти сферические бактерии, обычно используемое в микробиологии.

A plural noun referring to spherical or nearly spherical bacteria, commonly used in microbiology.

irregular plural

1. Spherical bacteriaC1formalmedical

   Any spherical or nearly spherical bacterium, often found in clusters or chains.

   Кокки

   • Cocci are a common shape of bacteria, along with bacilli and spirilla.
   • Staphylococci are a type of cocci that can cause skin infections.
   • Under the microscope, the cocci appeared as small, round cells.