meningococcal
/məˌnɪŋɡəˈkɑkəl/
adjective
- Relating to the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis, which causes meningitis and other serious infections.
- Outbreaks of meningococcal infection sometimes occur in crowded living situations.
- Meningococcal disease can progress very quickly and become life-threatening.
- The meningococcal vaccine is recommended for teenagers and college students.