chancroid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sexually transmitted infection, caused by bacteria of species Haemophilus ducreyi, characterized by painful sores on the genitalia.
  2. A sore characteristic of this infection.

Pronunciation

/ˈʃæŋ.kɹɔɪd/

Word forms

chancroid chancroids

Etymology

From chancre + -oid.

Derived words

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