What is another word for gonococcus?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈɒnəkˌɒkəs] (IPA) 
Gonococcus is a type of bacteria that causes gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection. Synonyms for the word "gonococcus" include Neisseria gonorrhoeae, GC bacteria, and gonococcal bacteria. Neisseria gonorrhoeae is the scientific name for the bacteria responsible for gonorrhea, named after Albert Neisser who discovered it in 1879. GC bacteria is a shortened version of the name and is often used in laboratory reports. The term "gonococcal bacteria" is a more general term used to refer to any bacterial strain that is linked to gonorrhea. Regardless of the term used, gonococcus is a serious bacterial infection that requires prompt treatment to prevent its spread.
