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gonococcal

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Gonococcal
The bacteria Neisseria gonorrheae that causes gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection of the genitals and urinary tract. The gonococcal organism may occasionally affect the eye, causing blindness if not treated.
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gonococcal
[gon′əkok′əl]
Etymology: Gk, gone, seed, kokkos, berry
pertaining to or resembling gonococcus.


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