Definition of Micrococcus

  • (n.) A genus of Spherobacteria, in the form of very small globular or oval cells, forming, by transverse division, filaments, or chains of cells, or in some cases single organisms shaped like dumb-bells (Diplococcus), all without the power of motion. See Illust. of Ascoccus.

Synonyms of Micrococcus


Antonyms of Micrococcus


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Homophones of Micrococcus


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