2 definitions
for Micrococcus
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :
Micrococcus \Mi`cro*coc"cus\, n.; pl. Micrococci. [NL. See
Micro-, and Coccus.] (Biol.)
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.
[1913 Webster]
Note: Physiologically, micrococci are divided into three
groups; chromogenic, characterized by their power of
forming pigment; zymogenic, including those associated
with definite chemical processes; and pathogenic, those
connected with disease.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 :
Micrococcus
n : type genus of the family Micrococcaceae [syn: genus
Micrococcus]
