Definition
gonorrhoea
noun
- a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, affecting the urogenital tract and other mucous membranes
Usage: medical term; also spelled gonorrhea in U.S. English
Examples
- Gonorrhoea is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide.
- The patient was diagnosed with gonorrhoea after presenting with urogenital symptoms.
- Antibiotics are the standard treatment for gonorrhoea.
- Untreated gonorrhoea can lead to serious complications such as pelvic inflammatory disease.
- Sexual health clinics provide testing and treatment for gonorrhoea and other STIs.