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Definition of gonorrhea

gonorrhea

/ˌɡɑː.nəˈriː.ə/
(UK: gonorrhoea)
gon · or · rhe · a
Adjective:gonorrheal
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• noun

1

American A contagious sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes of the genital and urinary tracts and a purulent discharge.

Example

"Early detection and antibiotic treatment are essential to prevent complications from gonorrhea."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled 'gonorrhoea' in British English.

• Rhymes for gonorrhea

• Nearby Words

gong
gonglike
gongora
gonorrhea
goo
goober
good

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Late Latin from Ancient Greek 'gonorrhoia', literally meaning 'flow of seed', from 'gonos' (seed, semen) and 'rhein' (to flow), due to the ancient mistaken belief that the purulent discharge was leaking semen.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gonorrhea. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gonorrhea
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