Pathology · Multiple Systems · Medium
Coccus
Meaning: Spherical or round-shaped bacterium, which may occur singly, in pairs, chains or clusters.
In practice: Gram-positive coccus clusters on the slide suggested a staphylococcal infection of the wound.
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