ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Chancroid

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈʃæŋ.kɹɔɪd/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Chancroid is a noun meaning A sore characteristic of this infection.

Meaning

A sore characteristic of this infection.

More Meanings

  1. (pathology) A sexually transmitted infection, caused by bacteria of species Haemophilus ducreyi, characterized by painful sores on the genitalia.

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Related dictionary entries include phagedenic, serpiginous, chancre, rhodococosis, chlamydiosis, chytridiosis.

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