Gonococcus

//ˈɡɒnəˌkɒkəs// noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
Any of the bacteria (Neisseria gonorrhoeae) that are responsible for gonorrhea.
2
the pus-producing bacterium that causes gonorrhea wordnet

Synonyms

neisseria gonorrhoeae

Etymology

From a short form of gonorrhea + -coccus.

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