neisserian

adjective

neis·​se·​ri·​an nī-ˈsir-ē-ən How to pronounce neisserian (audio)
variants or neisserial
: of, relating to, or caused by bacteria of the genus Neisseria
a neisserian culture
neisserian infections

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“Neisserian.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/neisserian. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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