2 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: 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. [1913 Webster] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: Micrococcus n : type genus of the family Micrococcaceae [syn: {genus Micrococcus}]
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