Chancroids

/ˈʃæŋkrɔɪdz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of chancroid; multiple instances of this sexually transmitted infection.

Etymology

Simple plural of chancroid formed by adding the English plural marker -s.

Kelly Says

In medical literature, using the plural form allowed 19th-century doctors to discuss case studies and patterns without sounding repetitive—a simple grammatical choice that reflected emerging epidemiological thinking.

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