chancroidal

/tʃæŋkrɔɪdəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or caused by chancroid, a bacterial infection of the genital area.

“The chancroidal symptoms in the patient’s genital area required immediate medical attention.”

2. adjective

of or relating to chancroid, especially in a medical context.

“The chancroidal disease was identified in several patients during the recent outbreak.”

Synonyms

  • gonorrheal
  • syphilitic

Antonyms

  • healthy
  • non-infectious