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diplococcus
This term is a specialized biological descriptor used primarily in microbiology and pathology. It describes a specific morphological arrangement where two cocci remain attached after cell division, creating a characteristic paired appearance under magnification. It carries a neutral, clinical connotation and is used to categorize bacteria based on shape rather than specific species.
As a technical noun, it follows standard English countability rules for biological organisms. While it refers to a single pair of cells, it is used in the plural form to describe a population or a specific type of bacterial colony found in a clinical sample.
Meanings
Examples
The sample shows a Gram-negative diplococcus under the microscope.
Look at these cells; they are clearly a diplococcus.
A diplococcus is characterized by its spherical shape and tendency to remain in pairs after division.
A diplococcus is characterized by its spherical shape and tendency to remain in pairs after division.
The lab report identified the pathogen as a specific type of diplococcus.
I wonder if this strain is a diplococcus or a streptococcus.
The researcher noted that the diplococcus colonies grew slowly on the agar plate.
We need to determine if the infection was caused by a diplococcus.
The textbook defines a diplococcus as any spherical bacterium occurring in pairs.
The slide reveals a classic diplococcus arrangement.
The slide reveals a classic diplococcus arrangement.