(Streptococcus pneumoniae), spheroidal bacterium in the family Streptococcaceae that causes human diseases such as pneumonia, sinusitis, otitis ... [14 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/p/82
<bacteria> A genus of bacteria that is typified by gram-positive staining and a coccal shape (round) that are usually observed microscopically in pairs. A common cause of pneumonia. ... (27 Sep 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Pneu`mo·coc'cus noun [ See Pneumo- , and Coccus .] (Biol.) A form of micrococcus found in the sputum (and elsewhere) of persons suffering with pneumonia, and thought to be the cause of this disease. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/P/113