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Venereal: meaning, definitions and examples

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venereal

 

[ vษ™หˆnษชr.i.ษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น venรฉreo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเฅŒเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geschlechtlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ venereal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะตะฝะตั€ะธั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ weneryczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ€งๆ„ŸๆŸ“็—‡ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vรฉnรฉrien

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ venรฉreo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท venereal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ฑ๋ณ‘์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ุงุณู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pohlavnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pohlavnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€ง็—…็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spolni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kynsjรบkdรณmur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะฝั‹ัั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฅแƒ”แƒกแƒแƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cinsi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.