sarcina

American  

[sahr-suh-nuh] / ˈsɑr sə nə /

noun

Bacteriology.

plural

sarcinas, sarcinae

1. any of several spherical, saprophytic bacteria of the genus Sarcina, having a cuboidal cell arrangement.

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Etymology

Origin of sarcina

1835–45; < New Latin, Latin: bundle

Example Sentences

“Rusticus in Luna Quem sarcina deprimit una, Monstrat per spinas Nulli prodesse rapinas.”

From Legends of Florence Collected from the People, First Series by Leland, Charles Godfrey

Adice nunc, quod maiore corporis sarcina animus eliditur, et minus agilis est.

From Helps to Latin Translation at Sight by Luce, Edmund

Ergo ille, angelicis � sarcina dignior alis, Praepete sic Stygio, sic volet ille vehi.

From The Complete Works of Richard Crashaw, Volume II (of 2) by Crashaw, Richard

If growth takes place in three dimensions of space, a cell mass or sarcina is produced.

From Outlines of Dairy Bacteriology, 8th edition A Concise Manual for the Use of Students in Dairying by Russell, H. L. (Harry Luman)

The shadows in the moon are popularly thought to represent a man laden with a bundle of thorns in punishment of theft:—     "Rusticus in lunâ quem sarcina deprimit una,     Monstrat per spinas nulli prodesse rapinas."

From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas