gonorrhoea

/ ˌɡɒnəˈrɪə /

noun

1. an infectious venereal disease caused by a gonococcus, characterized by a burning sensation when urinating and a mucopurulent discharge from the urethra or vagina

Derived Forms

• ˌgonorˈrhoeal, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gonorrhoea¹

C16: from Late Latin, from Greek, from gonos seed + rhoia flux, flow

Example Sentences

The medical records passed by the 2017 complainant to the BBC show that they included screening for gonorrhoea and HIV.

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In 2023, there were more than 85,000 gonorrhoea cases reported in England, the highest number since records began.

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"Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea is a worldwide public health concern," he says.

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He says it's vital to limit any transmission in the UK so gonorrhoea remains a treatable infection.

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Zilan's advice above for good sexual health applies not just to protecting against gonorrhoea, but all sexually transmitted infections.

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