Gonorrhoeal

/ˌɡɒnəˈriːəl/ adjective

Definition

British spelling variant meaning relating to or affected by gonorrhoea.

Etymology

British English variant of 'gonorrheal' using the '-eal' ending and 'o' spellings typical of British medical terminology inherited from Greek and Latin conventions.

Kelly Says

British and American doctors literally can't even agree on how to spell 'gonorrhea'—it's a minor spelling civil war that's been going on since medicine became professionalized.

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