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gonorrhea

/ˌɡɑːnəˈriːə/ noun · British & US
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What does gonorrhea mean?

noun

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, characterized by symptoms such as painful urination and discharge from the penis or vagina.

Example

"The doctor diagnosed the patient with gonorrhea and prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection."

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