Neisseria gonorrhoeae

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A pathogenic bacterium: Neisseria gonorrhoeae is the specific bacterial species that is the causative agent of the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhea. It is characterized by its ability to cause purulent (pus-producing) infections.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The laboratory test confirmed the presence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
    • Neisseria gonorrhoeae is transmitted through sexual contact.
    • Antibiotic resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a growing public health concern.
Advanced Usage
  • Scientific/Medical Context: The term is used almost exclusively in medical, microbiological, and public health contexts. It is the formal, taxonomic name for the gonococcus (GC).
    • The study focused on the genetic sequencing of Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates.
Variants and Related Words
  • Gonococcus (pl. Gonococci): A common informal name for the bacterium , referring to its typical paired (diplococcal) shape.
    • The smear showed intracellular gram-negative diplococci, consistent with gonococci.
  • GC: A common medical abbreviation for gonococcus or gonorrhea.
    • The patient tested positive for GC.
Synonyms
  • Gonococcus: The primary synonym in medical terminology.
Related Phrases
  • Neisseria meningitidis: A related bacterial species within the same genus that causes meningitis. It is important to distinguish between these two pathogens in clinical diagnosis.
Noun
  1. the pus-producing bacterium that causes gonorrhea

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