coccal

• Relatif au coque (bactérie sphérique) ou qui lui ressemble.

Relating to or resembling a coccus (a spherical bacterium).

1. Relating to coccus bacteriaC1formalmedical

   Of or pertaining to bacteria that have a spherical shape, known as cocci.

   coccal

   • The infection was caused by a coccal bacterium.
   • Coccal forms are often seen in pairs or chains under the microscope.
   • The doctor identified a coccal strain in the patient's sample.

   Synonymescoccoid