gonorrhoea

British

/ ˌɡɒnəˈrɪə /

noun

an infectious venereal disease caused by a gonococcus, characterized by a burning sensation when urinating and a mucopurulent discharge from the urethra or vagina

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Other Word Forms

gonorrhoeal

adjective

Etymology

Origin of gonorrhoea

C16: from Late Latin, from Greek, from gonos seed + rhoia flux, flow

Example Sentences

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Gonorrhoea does not always have symptoms, but they can include pain, unusual discharge, inflammation of the genitals and infertility.

From BBC • May 20, 2025

Gonorrhoea is one of the most common STIs in the UK and cases have been rising.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2025

In her letter, the chief medical officer said: "Gonorrhoea is at risk of becoming an untreatable disease due to the continuing emergence of antimicrobial resistance."

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2015

Gonorrhoea could become an untreatable disease, England's chief medical officer has warned.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2015

"Gonorrhoea is becoming a major public health challenge," said Manjula Lusti-Narasimhan, from the WHO's department of reproductive health and research.

From Reuters • Jun. 6, 2012

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