lậu cầu
Definition
- Noun:
- Gonococcus: The bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which is the causative agent of the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhea.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Xét nghiệm phát hiện sự có mặt của lậu cầu. (The test detected the presence of the gonococcus.)
- Bệnh lậu do lậu cầu gây ra. (Gonorrhea is caused by the gonococcus.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in medical and clinical contexts. It is a technical term for the specific pathogen.
Variants and Related Words
- Song cầu khuẩn lậu: A more descriptive, full technical name meaning "gonococcal diplococcus."
- Vi khuẩn lậu: A more general term meaning "gonorrhea bacteria."
Synonyms
- Gonococcus: The direct English equivalent.
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae: The scientific, taxonomic name.
Related Terms
- Bệnh lậu: Gonorrhea, the disease caused by the .
- Nhiễm trùng lậu cầu: Gonococcal infection.