STI

abbreviation

1. sexually transmitted infection: any infection that is characteristically transmitted by sexual contact and may either clear up or develop into a sexually transmitted disease.

Word History and Origins

Origin of STI¹

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

"Whether it's that time we stepped on a nail and or got cellulitis following an insect bite or our C-section wound, or our UTI, or our STI - we all depend on them," she said.

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On an accelerated pace, the STI could reach 5500 in 3.5 years and approach 10000 by 2040, DBS says, noting that this would require continued reforms, stronger investor sentiment, a low-interest-rate environment and a sustained forward P/E of 14.5 times with annual EPS growth of 5%.

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The STI ends 0.5% higher at 4416.27, taking gains this year to more than 16%.

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The outreach events are part of a wider public health push to tackle rising STI rates.

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“We will keep fighting this cruel law so that everyone can get birth control, STI testing and treatment, cancer screenings and other critical health care, no matter their insurance,” she said.

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