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Definition of Micrococcaceae
1. Noun. Spherical or elliptical usually aerobic eubacteria that produce yellow or orange or red pigment; includes toxin-producing forms as well as harmless commensals and saprophytes.
Exact synonyms: Family Micrococcaceae
Generic synonyms: Bacteria Family
Group relationships: Division Eubacteria
Member holonyms: Genus Micrococcus, Micrococcus, Genus Staphylococcus
Generic synonyms: Bacteria Family
Group relationships: Division Eubacteria
Member holonyms: Genus Micrococcus, Micrococcus, Genus Staphylococcus
Medical Definition of Micrococcaceae
1. A family of bacteria ranging from free living and saprophytic to parasitic and pathogenic forms. (12 Dec 1998)