Sexually transmitted disease definition - medical term
Any disease
transmitted by sexual contact; caused by microorganisms that survive
on the skin or mucus membranes of the genital area; or transmitted
via semen, vaginal secretions, or blood during intercourse. Because
the genital areas provide a moist, warm environment that is
especially conducive to the proliferation of bacteria, viruses, and
yeasts, a great many diseases can be transmitted this way. They
include AIDS, chlamydia, genital herpes, genital warts, gonorrhea,
syphilis, yeast infections, and some forms of hepatitis. Also known
as a morbus venereus or venereal disease.
Abbreviated STD. See
also sexually transmitted diseases in men, sexually transmitted
diseases in women.
Common Misspellings: sexually transmitted diease, sexually transmitted desease
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