adjective
- relating to or caused by pneumococcus bacteria
Usage: medical
Examples
- The pneumococcal vaccine helps prevent serious infections.
- Pneumococcal pneumonia is a common bacterial infection of the lungs.
- Children should receive pneumococcal immunization according to the schedule.
- The doctor diagnosed a pneumococcal infection in the patient’s bloodstream.
- Pneumococcal meningitis can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.
- The elderly are at higher risk for pneumococcal disease.