Definition

Relating to a specific type of bacterial infection that causes sores, known as chancroid.

Example

The doctor diagnosed the patient with a chancroidal infection after examining the sores.

Conversation

Have you heard about that rare infection called chancroidal lesions?

Yeah, I read about it in an article recently; it sounds pretty serious.

Right? I didn't know much about it until now, but it can be quite dangerous.

Definitely, it's important to get checked if someone suspects they have chancroidal symptoms.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chancroidal is derived from "chancroid" (from the Greek "chankron", meaning sore) and the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The term refers to something that is related to or characteristic of a chancroid, which is a type of sore or ulcer.

Memory Tip

Think of 'chancroid' as a type of 'sore' and '-al' meaning 'pertaining to' — so 'chancroidal' means relating to that sore.

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