Pneumococcal
Adjective
Relating to a type of bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae that can cause illnesses such as pneumonia.
The pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for young children and the elderly.
Usage tips
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pneumococcal vaccine, pneumococcal disease, pneumococcal infection
Adjective
Relating to a type of bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae that can cause illnesses such as pneumonia.
The pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for young children and the elderly.
Usage tips
Neutral
pneumococcal vaccine, pneumococcal disease, pneumococcal infection
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Recognize that 'pneumococcal' often appears in discussions about public health
Vaccinations are crucial to prevent pneumococcal diseases.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Usage
Use in medical contexts, especially in conversations about vaccination and infection
The pneumococcal vaccine has been effective in controlling infections.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Confusion
Do not confuse 'pneumococcal' with similar-sounding terms like 'pneumonia' which is a type of illness, while 'pneumococcal' refers to the bacteria.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Recognize that 'pneumococcal' often appears in discussions about public health
Vaccinations are crucial to prevent pneumococcal diseases.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Usage
Use in medical contexts, especially in conversations about vaccination and infection
The pneumococcal vaccine has been effective in controlling infections.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Confusion
Do not confuse 'pneumococcal' with similar-sounding terms like 'pneumonia' which is a type of illness, while 'pneumococcal' refers to the bacteria.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Recognize that 'pneumococcal' often appears in discussions about public health
Vaccinations are crucial to prevent pneumococcal diseases.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Usage
Use in medical contexts, especially in conversations about vaccination and infection
The pneumococcal vaccine has been effective in controlling infections.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Confusion
Do not confuse 'pneumococcal' with similar-sounding terms like 'pneumonia' which is a type of illness, while 'pneumococcal' refers to the bacteria.
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