COCCUS Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word coccus. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word coccus. (close relations)

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	bacteria				nounn
	noun • (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants
	germ				nounn
	noun • anything that provides inspiration for later work • a small apparently simple structure (as a fertilized egg) from which new tissue can develop into a complete organism • a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use
	microbe				nounn
	noun • a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use
	microorganism				nounn
	noun • any organism of microscopic size
	pathogen				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • any disease-producing agent (especially a virus or bacterium or other microorganism)
	cocci				nounn
	noun • any spherical or nearly spherical bacteria

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