ascococcus en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌæskəˈkɑkəs/ (General-American)
- /ˌæskə(ʊ)ˈkɒkəs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From New Latin ascococcus, from Ancient Greek ἀσκός (askós) + κόκκος (kókkos). By surface analysis, ascus + -coccus.
Meanings
- A form of micrococcus, found in putrid meat infusions, occurring in peculiar masses, each of which is enclosed in a hyaline capsule and contains a large number of spherical micrococci.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ascococci | Number=Plur | lexicographic |