pneumococci

Noun

Plural form of pneumococcus, a bacterium of the genus Streptococcus, typically found in pairs or chains.

ریشه

From the Greek words 'pneuma' meaning 'breath' or 'air', and 'kokkos' meaning 'berry' or 'grain'.

مثال

• The pneumococci were identified in the patient's sputum sample.
• Pneumococci can cause various infections in humans.
• The spread of pneumococci can be prevented through vaccination.