1. of, relating to, or caused by enterococci (gram-positive bacteria found in the intestines of humans and animals)
Usage: medical/scientific term; commonly used in clinical and laboratory contexts

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with an enterococcal infection following surgery.
• Enterococcal bacteria are commonly found in hospital-acquired infections.
• The laboratory identified enterococcal contamination in the water sample.
• Enterococcal resistance to antibiotics has become a growing clinical concern.
• The enterococcal strain was resistant to multiple antimicrobial agents.