Venereal: meaning, definitions and examples
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venereal
[ vษหnษชr.i.ษl ]
medical term
Venereal refers to diseases that are transmitted through sexual contact. These are infections that can affect the reproductive organs and other parts of the body. The term is often associated with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and emphasizes the need for awareness and prevention.
Synonyms
STD, sexually transmitted, venereal disease.
Examples of usage
- Venereal diseases can be prevented with safe sex practices.
- She went to the clinic for a check-up for venereal infections.
- Education about venereal diseases is crucial for sexual health.
Translations
Translations of the word "venereal" in other languages:
๐ต๐น venรฉreo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฏเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช geschlechtlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ venereal
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะตะฝะตัะธัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ weneryczny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆงๆๆ็ใฎ
๐ซ๐ท vรฉnรฉrien
๐ช๐ธ venรฉreo
๐น๐ท venereal
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฑ๋ณ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุงุณูู
๐จ๐ฟ pohlavnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ pohlavnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆง็ ็
๐ธ๐ฎ spolni
๐ฎ๐ธ kynsjรบkdรณmur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถัะฝััััา
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฅแแกแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ cinsi
๐ฒ๐ฝ venรฉreo
Etymology
The term 'venereal' comes from the Latin 'venereus', meaning 'of love or sexual desire', which is derived from 'venere', meaning 'to desire'. This term was first used in the context of diseases associated with sexual activity in the early 19th century. As the understanding of diseases transmitted through sexual contact grew, the term became more popular in medical literature. Originally used to describe conditions like syphilis and gonorrhea, 'venereal' has been largely replaced by the more comprehensive term 'sexually transmitted infections' (STIs) in modern medical terminology. However, the word remains in use, particularly in historical contexts and discussions surrounding the societal implications of such diseases.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #13,887, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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