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‖n.; pl. Ascococci [ NL., fr. Gr. 'asko`s bladder, bag + &unr_; kernel. ] (Biol.) A form of micrococcus, found in putrid meat infusions, occurring in peculiar masses, each of which is inclosed in a hyaline capsule and contains a large number of spherical micrococci. [ 1913 Webster ]