| diplococcus | Bacterial strain in which two spherical cells (cocci) are joined to form a pair like a dumb bell or figure of eight. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| Neisser, Albert | <person> Breslau physician, 1855-1916. See: Neisseria, Neisser's coccus, Neisser's syringe. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Neisser, Max | <person> German bacteriologist, 1869-1938. See: Neisser's stain. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Neisser's coccus | A species of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria primarily found in purulent venereal discharges. It is the causative agent of gonorrhoea. (12 Dec 1998) |
| Neisser's stain | <technique> A stain for the polar nuclei of the diphtheria bacillus which uses a mixture of methylene blue and crystal violet. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Neisser's syringe | A urethral syringe used in treatment of gonococcal urethritis. (05 Mar 2000) |