gonococcal

/ˌgɑːnəʊkɒkəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to gonorrhea, a bacterial infection of the genitals; caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae

“The doctor specialized in treating gonococcal infections.”

2. noun

a gonococcal infection, especially one caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae

“The patient was diagnosed with a gonococcal infection after visiting the clinic.”

Synonyms

  • gonococci
  • gonorrheal

Antonyms

  • non-gonococcal