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

enterobrosis
enterocele
enterocentesis
enteroceptor
enterochelin
enterocholecystostomy
enterocholecystotomy
enterochromaffin-like cells
enterochromaffin cells
enterocleisis
enteroclysis
enterococcaemia
enterococcal
enterococci
enterococcus (current term)
enterococcus (current term)
enterococcus faecalis
enterococcus faecium
enterocoel
enterocoele
enterocoele
enterocoeles
enterocoelic
enterocoelous
enterocoels
enterocolitis
enterocolitis
enterocolitises
enterocolostomy
enterocutaneous fistula

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