cocci

[US]/ˈkɒk.saɪ/
[UK]/ˈkɑː.kaɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.plural of coccus; spherical bacteria; fruit segment (referring to fruit)
Word Forms
Pluralcoccis

Phrases & Collocations

cocci bacteria

cocci infection

cocci species

cocci morphology

cocci culture

cocci arrangement

cocci shape

cocci test

cocci growth

cocci classification

Example Sentences

cocci are often found in clusters under the microscope.

some bacteria, like cocci, can cause infections.

the doctor identified the bacteria as cocci.

cocci can be classified into different groups based on their shape.

infections caused by cocci can be treated with antibiotics.

cocci are spherical bacteria that can appear singly or in chains.

laboratories often culture cocci to study their properties.

some cocci are beneficial and play a role in human health.

the presence of cocci in a sample may indicate an infection.

cocci can reproduce rapidly under favorable conditions.

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