Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
diplococcus
Noun
/ˌdɪpləˈkɒkəs/
Definition
A type of spherical bacteria that typically occurs in pairs.
Examples
- The diplococcus bacteria can be responsible for pneumonia.
- In the lab, we observed colonies of diplococcus under the microscope.
- Doctors often test for diplococcus in patients with respiratory infections.
Meaning
Diplococcus refers to a genus of bacteria that are round and generally appear as two joined together, which can be significant in various infections.
Synonyms
- None
