Gonococcic

/ɡoʊnəˈkɑksɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, caused by, or characteristic of gonococci or gonococcus bacteria.

Etymology

From gonococcus with the '-ic' suffix creating an alternative adjectival form to 'gonococcal,' used interchangeably in medical literature.

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Medical terminology lets you choose between 'gonococcic' and 'gonococcal'—like English is still debating the best way to talk about sexually transmitted infections.

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