gonorrhoea

Meanings

• A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

• Also known as the 'clap', it can infect the genitals, rectum, and throat.

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Synonyms

clap

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Variants

List of all variants of gonorrhoea that leads to same result
clap , gonorrhea , gonorrheal , gonorrheas

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word gonorrhoia, meaning 'flow of seed'.

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Trivia

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1. Gonorrhoea is the second most commonly reported notifiable bacterial sexually transmitted infection in the United States.

2. It can be asymptomatic, meaning some people with the infection may not experience any symptoms.

3. If left untreated, gonorrhoea can lead to serious and permanent health problems, including infertility.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): Gonorrhoea is one of several STIs that can be spread through sexual contact.

2. Antibiotics: Gonorrhoea is typically treated with antibiotics, such as ceftriaxone or azithromycin.

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Culture

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Gonorrhoea has been a significant topic in literature and art, particularly in works dealing with sexuality and health. It has also been used metaphorically to represent moral decay and disease.

How to Memorize "gonorrhoea"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a red, inflamed area on the genitals or rectum.
   - Visualize the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae causing the infection.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gonorrhoea' with the color red and the genital area.
   - Remember it as an infection caused by a bacterium.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gonorrhoea: A red inflammation in the genital area.'

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