gonorrhoea

gon·or·rhe·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [gon-uh-ree-uh]
- /ˌgɒn əˈri ə/
- /ˌɡɒn.əˈriː.ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gon-uh-ree-uh]
- /ˌgɒn əˈri ə/

Definitions of gonorrhoea word

noun gonorrhoea a contagious, purulent inflammation of the urethra or the vagina, caused by the gonococcus. 1
noun gonorrhoea Alternative spelling of gonorrhea. 1
uncountable noun gonorrhoea Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted disease. 0
noun gonorrhoea an infectious venereal disease caused by a gonococcus, characterized by a burning sensation when urinating and a mucopurulent discharge from the urethra or vagina 0
noun gonorrhoea (British) Alternative spelling of gonorrhea. 0

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Origin of gonorrhoea

First appearance:

before 1540

One of the 30% oldest English words

1540-50; < Late Latin < Greek gonórrhoia. See gono-, -rrhea

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Parts of speech for Gonorrhoea

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gonorrhoea popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for gonorrhoea

noun gonorrhoea

aids — AIDS is a disease which destroys the natural system of protection that the body has against other diseases. AIDS is an abbreviation for 'acquired immune deficiency syndrome'.
acquired immune deficiency syndrome — Acquired immune deficiency syndrome is the same as AIDS.
herpes — any of several diseases caused by herpesvirus, characterized by eruption of blisters on the skin or mucous membranes. Compare chickenpox, genital herpes, oral herpes, shingles.
syphilis — a chronic infectious disease, caused by a spirochete, Treponema pallidum, usually venereal in origin but often congenital, and affecting almost any organ or tissue in the body, especially the genitals, skin, mucous membranes, aorta, brain, liver, bones, and nerves.
venereal disease — sexually transmitted disease. Abbreviation: VD.

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