1. of, relating to, or caused by the gonococcus bacterium (Neisseria gonorrhoeae)
Usage: medical/clinical term; used in healthcare and scientific contexts

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with a gonococcal infection.
• Gonococcal arthritis is a serious complication of untreated gonorrhea.
• The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the gonococcal urethritis.
• Gonococcal conjunctivitis can occur in newborns exposed to the infection during birth.
• Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of gonococcal bacteria in the sample.