chancroid
chancroid · chancroids
A sexually transmitted infection, caused by bacteria of species Haemophilus ducreyi,…A sexually transmitted infection, caused by bacteria of species Haemophilus ducreyi, characterized by painful sores on the genitalia.
/ˈʃæŋ.kɹɔɪd/
Meaning
2 sensesA sexually transmitted infection, caused by bacteria of species Haemophilus ducreyi, characterized by painful sores on the genitalia.
A sore characteristic of this infection.
More definitions
- infectious venereal ulcer
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.
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Forms
plural: chancroids| Singular | chancroid |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedchancroidal