Gonorrhoea (Noun)
Meaning
A common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with gonorrhoea after exhibiting symptoms of painful urination and burning sensation around the urethra.
- Gonorrhoea is a common sexually transmitted infection that can lead to infertility if left untreated.
- Untreated gonorrhoea can lead to serious complications in women, including pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility.
- Gonorrhoea was once easily treatable with antibiotics, but the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains has complicated treatment.
- Health officials are warning of a potential outbreak of gonorrhoea in the community due to the rise in antibiotic-resistant cases.