MICROBIOLOGY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z           HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site diplococcus A genus of spherical or ovoid, nonmotile, Gram-positive (see Gram's stain) bacteria, so named because diplococci occur in pairs. Pneumonia, meningitis, and gonorrhea are caused by types of diplococcus bacteria. Related category    • MICROBIOLOGY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP