Gonorrhea: meaning, definitions and examples
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gonorrhea
[ หษกษn.ษหrษชษ ]
medical condition
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It primarily affects mucous membranes, including those in the genitals, rectum, and throat. Symptoms can include painful urination, abnormal discharge, and in some cases, it can lead to serious health problems if not treated promptly.
Synonyms
STD, gonococcal infection, sexually transmitted disease.
Examples of usage
- She was diagnosed with gonorrhea last week.
- Gonorrhea can be successfully treated with antibiotics.
- Many people with gonorrhea may not exhibit symptoms.
- Regular screenings can help prevent the spread of gonorrhea.
Translations
Translations of the word "gonorrhea" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gonorreia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคจเฅเคฐเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Gonorrhรถ
๐ฎ๐ฉ gonore
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะพะฝะพัะตั
๐ต๐ฑ rzeลผฤ czka
๐ฏ๐ต ๆท็ (ใใใณใใ)
๐ซ๐ท gonorrhรฉe
๐ช๐ธ gonorrea
๐น๐ท bel soฤukluฤu
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุณููุงู
๐จ๐ฟ kapavka
๐ธ๐ฐ kvapavka
๐จ๐ณ ๆท็ (lรญn bรฌng)
๐ธ๐ฎ gonoreja
๐ฎ๐ธ gonnoreu
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณะพะฝะพัะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qonoreya
๐ฒ๐ฝ gonorrea
Etymology
The term 'gonorrhea' originates from the Greek word 'gonos,' meaning 'seed' or 'procreation,' combined with 'rhoia,' meaning 'flow.' The name was coined in the early 16th century, reflecting an understanding at that time of the disease as a form of 'flow' or discharge associated with abnormal reproductive functions. Influenced by medical writings in Latin, the word made its way into English during the early modern period. Understanding of gonorrhea advanced over the centuries, especially with developments in microbiology that identified the specific bacteria responsible for the infection. Today, gonorrhea remains one of the most prevalent STIs worldwide, prompting ongoing research and public health efforts aimed at education, prevention, and effective treatment.