Description

Gonococcal cervicitis is an inflammation of the cervix caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium. It is a sexually transmitted infection that can lead to serious complications if left untreated.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term may be confused with other types of cervicitis or sexually transmitted infections. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Interpreters might hear variations like 'cervicitis por gonococo' but should stick to the canonical term for clarity.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with gonococcal cervicitis after presenting with symptoms.

ES: La paciente fue diagnosticada con cervicitis gonocócica tras presentar síntomas.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with non-gonococcal cervicitis; mispronouncing 'gonocócica'; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.