coccoid

/kɒkˈɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or consisting of cocci; having a rounded or globular form

“The coccoid bacteria were found in the soil sample.”

2. noun

a coccus or cell of this shape

“The doctor studied the coccoid under the microscope.”

Synonyms

  • coccal
  • spherical

Antonyms

  • filamentous
  • rod-shaped