diplococcus

[ dip-luh-kok-uhs ]

noun

, Bacteriology.

, plural dip·lo·coc·ci [dip-l, uh, -, kok, -sahy, -see],

1. any of several spherical bacteria occurring in pairs, as Diplococcus pneumoniae.

diplococcus

/ ˌdɪpləʊˈkɒksɪk; ˌdɪpləʊˈkɒkəs; -ˈkɒkɪk /

noun

1. any of various spherical Gram-positive bacteria that occur in pairs, esp any of the genus Diplococcus, such as D. pneumoniae, which causes pneumonia: family Lactobacillaceae

Derived Forms

• ˌdiploˈcoccal, adjective

Other Words From

• diplo·coccal dip·lo·coc·cic [dip-l, uh, -, kok, -sik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of diplococcus¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1886; diplo-, coccus

Example Sentences

The presence of such a diplococcus in meningeal exudates is, however, sufficient for its identification.

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If growth of Diplococcus pneumoniæ occurs, again heat culture in water-bath at 60° C. for one hour and again test for sterility.

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The diplococcus merely produces acidification and coagulation of the milk.

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The joint lesions which accompany acute rheumatism or “rheumatic fever” are believed to be due to a diplococcus.

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These are exceptional durations in the male for virulence, though not for continuance of the diplococcus.

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