chancroid

/ˈtʃæŋkrɔɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a bacterial infection of the genital area, especially the penis, caused by Haemophilus ducreyi

“The patient was diagnosed with chancroid, which required prompt antibiotic treatment.”

Synonyms

  • granuloma inguinale
  • soft chancre

Antonyms

  • healthy genital area