gonorrhoea
/ˌɡɑnəˈriə/
noun
- A sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria, often affecting the genitals, rectum, or throat (British spelling variant of gonorrhea).
- In the UK, gonorrhoea is a notifiable disease that must be reported to health authorities.
- The clinic offers free testing for gonorrhoea and other STIs.
- Gonorrhoea can be cured with the right antibiotics, but some strains are becoming resistant.