cocci

• Nom au pluriel désignant des bactéries de forme sphérique ou presque sphérique, couramment utilisé en microbiologie.

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

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

   Cocci (bactéries sphériques)

   • 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.