NIH MeSH · D016964Organisms
Gram-Negative Anaerobic Cocci
Also known asGram Negative Anaerobic Cocci
Definition
A group of anaerobic coccoid bacteria that show up as pink (negative) when treated by the gram-staining method.
MeSH classification
- B03.440.425.400
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Common questions about Gram-Negative Anaerobic Cocci
What does Gram-Negative Anaerobic Cocci mean in medicine?
A group of anaerobic coccoid bacteria that show up as pink (negative) when treated by the gram-staining method. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Gram-Negative Anaerobic Cocci known by any other names?
Yes. Gram-Negative Anaerobic Cocci is also referred to as Gram Negative Anaerobic Cocci in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Gram-Negative Anaerobic Cocci sit in the medical classification?
Gram-Negative Anaerobic Cocci falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B03.440.425.400). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D016964) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗