Venereal Disease (Noun)
Meaning
A communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of venereal disease in patients who sought her help after experiencing symptoms.
- She received education and training in controlling the spread of venereal disease among high-risk populations in her country.
- A marked decrease in the incidence of gonorrhea, a common venereal disease, has been observed since the introduction of enhanced public health initiatives.
- Several years ago, Dr. Johnson worked with the local health department to prevent the spread of venereal disease among teenagers through awareness programs.
- Promoting the use of condoms and other protective barriers during sex can significantly reduce the risk of contracting a venereal disease.
Synonyms
- Sexually Transmitted Disease
- Social Disease
- Dose
- VD
- Cupid's Itch
- Venus's Curse
- STD
- Cupid's Disease
- Venereal Infection