Hypernym

noun

(microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants

diplococcus 1

noun

Gram-positive bacteria usually occurring in pairs

pathogen 1

noun

any disease-producing agent (especially a virus or bacterium or other microorganism)

N. meningitidis 1

noundomain: animal

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English

Definition

a gram negative bacterium that can cause meningitis and other forms of meningococcal disease such as meningococcemia, a life-threatening sepsis.

Examples

1.N. meningitidis is spread through saliva and respiratory secretions during coughing, sneezing, kissing, and chewing on toys.

Synonyms

Neisseria meningitidis 1
meningococcus 1

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