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Pneumococcus

Infectious DiseaseImportant

The bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae, a leading cause of community-acquired pneumonia, meningitis, and other invasive infections.

Korean

폐렴구균

지역사회획득 폐렴, 수막염 등 침습성 감염의 주요 원인이 되는 세균.

French

Pneumocoque

Bactérie Streptococcus pneumoniae, cause majeure de pneumonie communautaire, de méningite et d'autres infections invasives.

Word parts

  • pneum/oRoot(Greek) Lung, air

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