CEFR C1

pneumococcal

Translation

pneumococcal

Meaning

Relating to or caused by the bacterium *Streptococcus pneumoniae* (also known as pneumococcus), which can cause infections like pneumonia, meningitis, and ear infections.

Examples

  • 「pneumococcal」について話すときの英語例です。
    The vaccine protects against the most common types of pneumococcal bacteria.
  • 日常会話で「pneumococcal」を使う場面です。
    Symptoms of pneumococcal meningitis can appear suddenly and are very serious.