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Definition of Enterococcus
1. Noun. (biology) Any of a group of streptococci bacteria, of the genus ''Enterococcus'', that inhabit the human gastrointestinal tract and have great resistance to antibiotics ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Enterococcus
1. [n -COCCI]
Medical Definition of Enterococcus
1. A genus of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria consisting of organisms causing variable haemolysis that are normal flora of the intestinal tract. Previously thought to be a member of the genus streptococcus, it is now recognised as a separate genus. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Enterococcus
Literary usage of Enterococcus
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Estuary and Coastal Habitat Conservation: Congressional Hearing edited by John H. Chafee (2001)
"Some of these States have set the enterococcus standard at levels less ...
Instead of enterococcus, several States use either fecal coliform or total ..."
2. International Medical and Surgical Surveyby American Institute of Medicine by American Institute of Medicine (1922)
"identical with the enterococcus described by Thiercelin, which has been called
Streptococcus enteritidis by Escherich. It is constantly found in the ..."
3. Pathogenic Micro-organisms: Including Bacteria and Protozoa; a Practical by William Hallock Park, Anna Wessels Williams (1910)
"enterococcus.— Thiercelin in 1903 described the enterococcus ... 95 Represents
the gradation of the enterococcus (Thiercelin) from the apparent bacillary ..."
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