cancroid

/ˈkæŋkrɔɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of venereal disease caused by a specific bacterium, Haemophilus ducreyi, characterized by painful ulcers on the genitals.

“The doctor diagnosed her with cancorid after examining her genital ulcers.”

Synonyms

  • ulcer
  • venereal disease

Antonyms

  • healthy
  • non-venereal