Definition

A disease that spreads through sexual contact, caused by bacteria, which mainly affects the genital and urinary areas, often leading to painful urination and discharge.

Example

He was diagnosed with gonorrhea after experiencing painful urination.

Conversation

Have you heard about gonorrhea?

Yeah, I read it can be really serious if not treated.

I didn't know it could be asymptomatic for women.

Exactly! It's important to get regular check-ups.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gonorrhea is derived from the Greek "gono-" (meaning seed or generation) and "rhea" (meaning flow or discharge). The term originally referred to a discharge associated with the disease, hence the meaning of gonorrhea as a sexually transmitted infection characterized by a flow of pus.

Memory Tip

Think of 'gono-' meaning 'seed' and 'rhea' meaning 'flow' — this helps you remember that gonorrhea refers to a flow associated with the seed or discharge.

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