Definitions

1. noun

a bacterial infection of the genital and urinary tract caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, typically resulting in painful urination and discharge.

“The patient was diagnosed with gonorrhea and prescribed antibiotics.”

2. noun

a former name for gonococcal ophthalmia, an infection of the eye caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

“In the past, gonorrhea was a common cause of blindness in infants.”