noun

gonorrhea

gon-uh-REE-uh

Gonorrhea (noun) means a sexually transmitted bacterial infection that affects the genital and urinary tract. Example: “The clinic offers free testing and treatment for gonorrhea.”

noun

A sexually transmitted bacterial infection that affects the genital and urinary tract.

"The clinic offers free testing and treatment for gonorrhea."

How to use gonorrhea

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA common STI caused by bacteria, usually treatable with antibiotics.

When to use it

Clinical/medical term, appropriate in health contexts.

Easily confused with

chlamydia →

Word forms

gonorrheas plural

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Etymology

From Late Latin gonorrhoea, from Ancient Greek roots meaning "seed" and "flow" — an old (inaccurate) theory about the discharge symptom.

Origin: Ancient Greek

Synonyms

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clap gonorrhoea

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Rhymes for gonorrhea

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of gonorrhea?

"gonorrhea" (noun) means a sexually transmitted bacterial infection that affects the genital and urinary tract.

What is another word for gonorrhea?

Other words for "gonorrhea" include clap, gonorrhoea.

How do you use gonorrhea in a sentence?

Example: "The clinic offers free testing and treatment for gonorrhea."

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