Description

Gonococcal bursitis, head refers to the inflammation of the bursa in the head caused by the gonococcus bacterium, Neisseria gonorrhoeae. This condition is often associated with gonococcal infections and may present with localized pain and swelling.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term may be used in clinical settings to describe a specific type of bursitis linked to gonococcal infection. Avoid using colloquial terms or regional variations that may not be understood in a formal medical context. It is important to maintain a clinical tone when interpreting this term.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with gonococcal bursitis, head after presenting with swelling and pain.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con bursitis gonocócica, cabeza después de presentar hinchazón y dolor.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with other types of bursitis; mispronouncing 'gonocócica'; using informal language instead of clinical terminology.