gonococcus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of the bacteria (Neisseria gonorrhoeae) that are responsible for gonorrhea.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɒnəˌkɒkəs/

Word forms

gonococcus gonococci

Etymology

From a short form of gonorrhea + -coccus.

Related words

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