coccal

/ˈkɒkəl/ or /ˈkɑːkəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A coccus, or coccus cell, is a type of bacterial cell that has a spherical shape.

“The microscope revealed a cluster of cocci in the sample.”

Synonyms

  • coccus
  • staphylococcus

Antonyms

  • bacillus
  • rod-shaped bacteria