gonorrhea

[ gon-uh-ree-uh ]
/ ˌgɒn əˈri ə /

noun Pathology.

a contagious, purulent inflammation of the urethra or the vagina, caused by the gonococcus.
Also especially British, gon·or·rhoe·a.

Origin of gonorrhea

1540–50; < Late Latin < Greek gonórrhoia. See gono-, -rrhea

OTHER WORDS FROM gonorrhea

gon·or·rhe·al, adjective gon·or·rhe·ic, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for gonorrhoea

gonorrhoea

esp US gonorrhea

/ (ˌɡɒnəˈrɪə) /

noun

an infectious venereal disease caused by a gonococcus, characterized by a burning sensation when urinating and a mucopurulent discharge from the urethra or vagina

Derived forms of gonorrhoea

gonorrhoeal, gonorrhoeic, esp US gonorrheal or gonorrheic, adjective

Word Origin for gonorrhoea

C16: from Late Latin, from Greek, from gonos seed + rhoia flux, flow

Medical definitions for gonorrhoea

gonorrhea
[ gŏn′ə-rēə ]

n.

A sexually transmitted disease caused by gonococci and affecting mucous membrane chiefly of the genital and urinary tracts, marked by an acute purulent discharge and painful or difficult urination, though women often have no symptoms.

Other words from gonorrhea

gon′or•rheal null adj.

Scientific definitions for gonorrhoea

gonorrhea
[ gŏn′ə-rēə ]

A sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes of the genital and urinary tracts, an acute discharge containing pus, and painful urination, especially in men. Women often have few or no symptoms.

Cultural definitions for gonorrhoea

gonorrhea
[ (gon-uh-ree-uh) ]

An acute and sexually transmitted disease, caused by bacteria that invade the mucous membranes of the genitals and urinary tract. In women, the disease can also spread to the cervix, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, leading to chronic pelvic pain or infertility. In both sexes, the disease can spread to the joints and skin (or, more rarely, the heart or brain) if left untreated. The disease can be treated with antibiotics.