sexually transmitted disease
Americannoun
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Any of various infectious diseases, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, that are transmitted through sexual intercourse or other intimate sexual contact.
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Also called venereal disease
Example Sentences
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Jurors were told that Michals never had a sexually transmitted disease.
From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025
Monkeypox is not considered a traditional sexually transmitted disease because it primarily spreads through close contact with lesions.
From Washington Post • Aug. 5, 2022
Currently, California requires parental permission for vaccines unless they are specifically to prevent a sexually transmitted disease.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 14, 2022
The vote halted such procedures, although the facility continues to provide services such as birth control and sexually transmitted disease testing, Mr. Lambrecht said.
From Washington Times • Jan. 24, 2022
Now health officials say the picture is even worse in California, where sexually transmitted disease rates are higher than the national average and climbing even faster.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2016
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