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Definition of Ascococcus

1. n. A form of micrococcus, found in putrid meat infusions, occurring in peculiar masses, each of which is inclosed in a hyaline capsule and contains a large number of spherical micrococci.

Definition of Ascococcus

1. Noun. (biology) A form of micrococcus, found in putrid meat infusions, occurring in peculiar masses, each of which is enclosed in a hyaline capsule and contains a large number of spherical micrococci. ¹

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Medical Definition of Ascococcus

1. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Bladder, bag + kernel. A form of micrococcus, found in putrid meat infusions, occurring in peculiar masses, each of which is inclosed in a hyaline capsule and contains a large number of spherical micrococci. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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