Plural of coccoid; multiple organisms or structures that are spherical or berry-shaped in form.
Plural form of coccoid, derived from Greek kokkos (berry) combined with -oid (resembling). Used in microbiology to refer to multiple spherical bacteria or similar structures.
When scientists look at a throat swab under a microscope and see 'coccoids,' they're spotting millions of round bacteria—the shape alone can help identify what's making you sick.
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