Gonorrhoea: meaning, definitions and examples

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gonorrhoea

 

[ หŒgษ’nษ™หˆrษชษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It typically affects the mucous membranes of the reproductive tract, but can also infect the throat and rectum. Symptoms in men may include painful urination and discharge, while women might experience increased vaginal discharge or vaginal bleeding. If left untreated, gonorrhoea can lead to serious health complications, including infertility and increased susceptibility to HIV. It is important for sexually active individuals to get tested regularly to prevent transmission.

Synonyms

GC, the clap.

Examples of usage

  • She was diagnosed with gonorrhoea after her routine check-up.
  • Gonorrhoea can often be asymptomatic in women.
  • The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the gonorrhoea.
  • Practicing safe sex can reduce the risk of gonorrhoea.

Translations

Translations of the word "gonorrhoea" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gonorreia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‹เคจเฅ‹เคฐเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gonorrhรถ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gonore

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะฝะพั€ะตั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rzeลผฤ…czka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆท‹็—… (ใ‚Šใ‚“ใณใ‚‡ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gonorrhรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gonorrea

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bel soฤŸukluฤŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž„์งˆ (imjil)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุณูŠู„ุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kapavka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kvapavka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆท‹็—… (lรญn bรฌng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gonoreja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gonnoreu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะพะฝะพั€ะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qonoreya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gonorrea

Etymology

The term 'gonorrhoea' originates from the Late Latin word 'gonorrhoea', which is derived from the Greek 'gonorrhoia', meaning 'a flowing of seed'. The word itself is a combination of 'gono', meaning 'seed' or 'generation', and 'rrhoia', meaning 'flow' or 'discharge'. This reflects the symptomatology of the disease, particularly the discharge associated with it. The understanding of gonorrhoea has evolved significantly over centuries. In medieval times, it was often conflated with other forms of venereal disease. The bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae was identified as the causative agent of the disease in the late 19th century, leading to more effective treatments and a greater understanding of its transmission and prevention.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,901, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.