gonorrhea

Meaning

Noun

An STD caused by a species of bacteria (the gonococcus) that affects the mucous membrane of the genital and urinary tracts.

Related

Similar words

the clap

Origin

From New Latin, from Late Latin gonorrhoia, from Ancient Greek γονόρροια, from γόνος + ῥοία (ca. 1526).

Modern English dictionary

Explore and search massive catalog of over 900,000 word meanings.

Word of the Day

Get a curated memorable word every day.

Challenge yourself

Level up your vocabulary by setting personal goals.

And much more

Try out Vedaist now.