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cocci
This is a highly specialized technical term used almost exclusively in microbiology, medicine, and pathology. It is not a word used in casual conversation unless the speaker is a professional in a scientific field or a student of biology. In a general context, a speaker would simply use the word "bacteria."
Grammatically, "cocci" is the plural form of "coccus." It follows Latin pluralization rules where the -us ending changes to -i. Because it is a plural noun, it must be paired with plural verbs and modifiers (e.g., "these cocci are" rather than "this cocci is").
In a laboratory or clinical setting, "cocci" is often contrasted with "bacilli" (rod-shaped bacteria) and "spirilla" (spiral-shaped bacteria) to categorize the morphology of a pathogen during a Gram stain analysis.
Meanings
Examples
The lab technician identified several cocci under the microscope.
The lab technician identified several cocci under the microscope.
Gram-positive cocci often appear in clusters like grapes.
The infection was caused by a specific strain of cocci.
I need to determine if these are diplococci or streptococci.
Most of the bacteria found in this culture are cocci.
The patient has a high fever due to an overgrowth of cocci.
These cocci are resistant to several common antibiotics.
These cocci are resistant to several common antibiotics.