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gonorrea

/ɡonorˈrɛ.a/noun · feminineC2
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Meaning

gonorrhea

  • A sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

In a sentence

La gonorrea può essere trattata efficacemente con antibiotici mirati.

Gonorrhea can be treated effectively with targeted antibiotics.

Quali sono i sintomi principali della gonorrea?

What are the main symptoms of gonorrhea?

Molti pazienti con la gonorrea non manifestano sintomi evidenti dopo il contagio.

Many patients with gonorrhea do not show obvious symptoms after infection.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
gonorreafeminine · singular
gonorreefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Also known informally or historically as 'scolo'.

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