Definition

A type of sexually transmitted infection that causes painful sores in the genital area, caused by a specific bacterium.

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with chancroid after examining the sores.

Conversation

Have you heard about chancroid?

Yeah, I read it's a pretty serious infection.

It's alarming how easily it spreads, too.

Definitely, we should always be careful and get checked.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Chancroid** → The word 'chancroid' is derived from the Greek 'chankron' (meaning ulcer) and the suffix '-oid' (meaning resembling or like). It refers to a disease that resembles an ulcer.

Memory Tip

Think of 'chankron' which means ulcer, and remember that 'chancroid' refers to a disease that resembles an ulcer.

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