noun
- a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, affecting the urogenital tract and other mucous membranes
Usage: medical term; countable in medical contexts (e.g., 'cases of gonorrhea') but often used as uncountable
Examples
- Gonorrhea is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide.
- The doctor explained that gonorrhea can be treated with antibiotics if diagnosed early.
- Untreated gonorrhea may lead to serious complications such as pelvic inflammatory disease.
- Public health campaigns encourage regular testing for gonorrhea and other STIs.
- Gonorrhea symptoms can appear within days of infection, though some people have no symptoms.