Gonorrhoea: meaning, definitions and examples
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gonorrhoea
[ หgษnษหrษชษ ]
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:
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 (imjil)
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 '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.