English Explanatory Dictionary

venereal disease

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Any of several contagious diseases, such as syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, usually contracted through sexual activity (sometimes by sexual abuse).

Word forms

venereal disease venereal diseases

Synonyms

STD sexually transmitted disease STI sexually transmitted infection

Related words

VD

Derived words

brick venereal disease

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