Chlamydia vs. Gonorrhea

Chlamydianoun

(uncountable) Any of several common, often asymptomatic, sexually transmitted diseases caused by the microorganism Chlamydia trachomatis.

Chlamydianoun

(countable) Any of various coccoid microorganisms of the genus Chlamydia that are pathogenic to humans and other animals.

Chlamydianoun

a coccoid rickettsia which may infect birds and mammals; it causes infections of eyes and lungs and the genitourinary tract.

Chlamydianoun

a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria of the genus Chlamydia

Chlamydianoun

coccoid rickettsia infesting birds and mammals; cause infections of eyes and lungs and genitourinary tract

Chlamydia

Chlamydia, or more specifically a chlamydia infection, is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. Most people who are infected have no symptoms.

Gonorrheanoun

(American spelling) An STD caused by a species of bacteria (the gonococcus) that affects the mucous membrane of the genital and urinary tracts.

Gonorrheanoun

A contagious inflammatory disease of the genitourinary tract, affecting especially the urethra and vagina, and characterized by a mucopurulent discharge, pain in urination, and chordee; clap.

Gonorrheanoun

a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra

Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea, colloquially known as the clap, is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Infection may involve the genitals, mouth, or rectum.