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.
OTHER WORDS FROM gonorrhea
gon·or·rhe·al, adjective gon·or·rhe·ic, adjectiveWords nearby gonorrhea
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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, adjectiveWord Origin for gonorrhoea
C16: from Late Latin, from Greek, from
gonos seed +
rhoia flux, flow
Medical definitions for gonorrhoea
gonorrhea
[ gŏn′ə-rē′ə ]
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•rhe′al null adj.Scientific definitions for gonorrhoea
gonorrhea
[ gŏn′ə-rē′ə ]
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.