sarcina

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Pronunciation

/ˈsɑrsənə/

Part of Speech

noun

Definition

Pertaining to an arrangement of cocci. Cocci arranged in a 2x2x2 cube (8 cells total). Larger arrangements are also possible (4x4x4). Not to be confused with "Sarcina" representing the taxon.

Etymology

Neo-Latin, Latin:  bundle

sarcina
Accepted term: 16-Oct-2015