English word gonococcal comes from English gonococcus, English -al
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| gonococcus | English (eng) | A bacterium, taxonomic name Neisseria gonorrhoeae, that is responsible for gonorrhea. |
| -al | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Forms the names of aldehydes. Forming nouns, especially of verbal action.. Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also. |
| gonococcal | English (eng) | (medicine) Of, or pertaining to, gonococcus. [from 19th c.]. |