chancroid

[ shang-kroid ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. an infectious venereal ulcer with a soft base.

chancroid

/ ˈʃæŋkrɔɪd /

noun

1. a soft venereal ulcer, esp of the male genitals, caused by infection with the bacillus Haemophilus ducreyi

adjective

1. relating to or resembling a chancroid or chancre

Derived Forms

• chanˈcroidal, adjective

Other Words From

• chan·croidal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of chancroid¹

First recorded in 1860–65; chancre + -oid

Example Sentences

The method is actually said to have helped prevent chancroid.

From Salon

The chancroid plant causes a very nasty sore, the chancroid, which often destroys much flesh and causes buboes.

From Project Gutenberg

The bruised root is a useful application for chancroids.

From Project Gutenberg

Dismiss chancroid as a relatively insignificant local affair, seldom a serious problem under a physician's care.

From Project Gutenberg

The return bears out other evidence showing that the chancroid or soft-sore type of infection is rare in this Dominion.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• acquired immune deficiency syndrome
• AIDS
• gonorrhea
• herpes
• syphilis
• the clap
• venereal disease