gonorrhea

[ gon-uh-ree-uh ]

/ ˌgɒn əˈri ə /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR gonorrhea ON THESAURUS.COM

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, adjectivegon·or·rhe·ic, adjective

Words nearby gonorrhea

go/no-go, gonophore, gonopod, gonopodium, gonopore, gonorrhea, gonorrheal ophthalmia, gonorrhoea, gonosome, gonotheca, Gonsalves

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Example sentences from the Web for gonorrhea

Over the next six years new cases of gonorrhea among women statewide declined by 39 percent.
Why It's Time to Legalize Prostitution|Cathy Reisenwitz|August 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We find rape more traumatic than gonorrhea, even though the physical effects of the STD may be much worse.
We Shouldn't Treat Terrorism the Way We Treat Bathroom Falls|Megan McArdle|June 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I have been practicing infectious disease since Bush 41 was president, and I have never seen a person die of gonorrhea.
Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea, the ‘Sex Superbug,’ Is Not Worse Than AIDS|Kent Sepkowitz|May 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He went on to suggest that patients with gonorrhea can develop sepsis and die within a few days.
Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea, the ‘Sex Superbug,’ Is Not Worse Than AIDS|Kent Sepkowitz|May 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Women were infected with gonorrhea and chlamydia from unsterilized instruments.
Why Are the Media Apologizing About Kermit Gosnell Coverage?|Josh Dzieza|April 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Of 266 examined for gonorrhea, 92.1 per cent showed its presence.
The Third Great Plague|John H. Stokes
It is an unfortunate fact, that in the past,—and even to-day—boys have been told that gonorrhea is no worse than "a bad cold."
The Eugenic Marriage, Vol 2 (of 4)|W. Grant Hague
All this about gonorrhea is quite newly discovered—it has set the doctors all by the ears.
The Crux|Charlotte Perkins Gilman
A cured case of gonorrhea does not mean immunity from further attacks.
Sex|Henry Stanton
Gonorrhea in women is frequently a serious and even fatal disease.
The Third Great Plague|John H. Stokes

Cultural definitions for gonorrhea

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.

Medical definitions for gonorrhea

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 gonorrhea

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.

单词	gonorrhea
释义	gonorrhea [ gon-uh-ree-uh ] / ˌgɒn əˈri ə / SEE SYNONYMS FOR gonorrhea ON THESAURUS.COM 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, adjectivegon·or·rhe·ic, adjective Words nearby gonorrhea go/no-go, gonophore, gonopod, gonopodium, gonopore, gonorrhea, gonorrheal ophthalmia, gonorrhoea, gonosome, gonotheca, Gonsalves Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for gonorrhea Over the next six years new cases of gonorrhea among women statewide declined by 39 percent. Why It's Time to Legalize Prostitution\|Cathy Reisenwitz\|August 15, 2014\|DAILY BEAST We find rape more traumatic than gonorrhea, even though the physical effects of the STD may be much worse. We Shouldn't Treat Terrorism the Way We Treat Bathroom Falls\|Megan McArdle\|June 13, 2013\|DAILY BEAST I have been practicing infectious disease since Bush 41 was president, and I have never seen a person die of gonorrhea. Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea, the ‘Sex Superbug,’ Is Not Worse Than AIDS\|Kent Sepkowitz\|May 7, 2013\|DAILY BEAST He went on to suggest that patients with gonorrhea can develop sepsis and die within a few days. Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea, the ‘Sex Superbug,’ Is Not Worse Than AIDS\|Kent Sepkowitz\|May 7, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Women were infected with gonorrhea and chlamydia from unsterilized instruments. Why Are the Media Apologizing About Kermit Gosnell Coverage?\|Josh Dzieza\|April 13, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Of 266 examined for gonorrhea, 92.1 per cent showed its presence. The Third Great Plague\|John H. Stokes It is an unfortunate fact, that in the past,—and even to-day—boys have been told that gonorrhea is no worse than "a bad cold." The Eugenic Marriage, Vol 2 (of 4)\|W. Grant Hague All this about gonorrhea is quite newly discovered—it has set the doctors all by the ears. The Crux\|Charlotte Perkins Gilman A cured case of gonorrhea does not mean immunity from further attacks. Sex\|Henry Stanton Gonorrhea in women is frequently a serious and even fatal disease. The Third Great Plague\|John H. Stokes Words related to gonorrhea venereal disease, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, syphilis, herpes, pox, clap, social disease, chancroid, chlamydia, crab louse, crabs, genital herpes, genital warts, herpes simplex, scabies, tabes dorsalis Cultural definitions for gonorrhea 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. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for gonorrhea 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. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for gonorrhea 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. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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gonorrhea

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