Gonorrhea - Glossary

Glossary:

STD: Sexually Transmitted Disease.

Urethritis: Inflammation of the urethra.

Ectopic pregnancy: Pregnancy occurring in an abnormal position outside the uterus.

Proctitis: Inflammation of the anus and rectum.

Dysuria: Difficult or painful discharge of urine.

Micturition: Urination.

Spermicides: Substances that have anti-sperm activity.

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: An ascending infection that spreads from the vagina and cervix to the uterus and fallopian tubes.

Epididymitis: An inflammation of the testicles.

Perihepatitis: An infection around the liver.