gonorrhea

/,gɔnə'ri:ə/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A sexually transmitted infection (STI): Gonorrhea is a common bacterial infection spread primarily through sexual contact.
    • A specific bacterial disease: It is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which infects the mucous membranes of the reproductive tract, but can also infect the mouth, throat, eyes, and rectum.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • Gonorrhea is one of the most frequently reported bacterial sexually transmitted infections.
    • The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the patient's gonorrhea.
    • Public health campaigns aim to increase awareness about the prevention of gonorrhea.
Advanced Usage
  • "Asymptomatic gonorrhea": An infection that does not show any noticeable symptoms, which is common, especially in women.
    • Screening is important because asymptomatic gonorrhea can still cause serious complications.
  • "Drug-resistant gonorrhea": Strains of the bacteria that are not killed by standard antibiotic treatments.
    • The emergence of drug-resistant gonorrhea is a major public health concern.
Variants and Related Words
  • Gonococcal (adj): Pertaining to or caused by the gonococcus bacterium ().
    • The patient was diagnosed with gonococcal arthritis.
  • Gonococcus (n): The bacterium itself.
    • The test identified the presence of gonococcus.
Synonyms
  • The clap (n, informal/slang): A common colloquial term for gonorrhea.
  • GC (n, abbreviation): A medical abbreviation for gonococcus or gonorrhea.
Related Phrases
  • "To contract gonorrhea": To become infected with the disease.
    • He contracted gonorrhea from an untreated partner.
  • "To screen for gonorrhea": To test for the infection, often when no symptoms are present.
    • Sexually active individuals are advised to get screened for gonorrhea regularly.
Notes on Meaning
  • While gonorrhea is primarily a venereal disease (a disease contracted through sexual intercourse), modern medical terminology prefers the terms sexually transmitted infection (STI) or sexually transmitted disease (STD).
  • The core meaning refers specifically to the infection caused by the bacterium. It is distinct from other STIs like chlamydia or syphilis, though co-infections can occur.
Noun
  1. a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra

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