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Synonyms
Etymology
1. pneumococcus
noun. bacterium causing pneumonia in mice and humans.
Synonyms
Etymology
- -coccus (English)
- coccus (Latin)
- pneumo- (English)
Sentences with pneumococcus
1. Noun, singular or mass
The pneumonia shot is a vaccination given to prevent illness caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria, also known as pneumococcus**.
