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

Dictionary Entries Near neisserian

Cite this Entry

“Neisserian.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/neisserian. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!