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Our Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Women (STDs) Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Women (STDs)
Medical Definition of Venereal diseaseVenereal disease: A disease that is contracted and transmitted by sexual contact, caused by microorganisms that survive on the skin or mucus membranes, or that are transmitted via semen, vaginal secretions, or blood during intercourse. The genital areas provide a moist, warm environment that is especially conducive to the proliferation of bacteria, viruses, and yeasts, so a great many diseases can be transmitted this way, including AIDS, chlamydia, genital warts, gonorrhea, syphilis, yeast infections, and some forms of hepatitis. Also known as a morbus venereus or sexually transmitted disease (STD). See: sexually transmitted diseases in men, sexually transmitted diseases in women Medically reviewed by Martin Zipser, MD; Board Certified: Surgery Last Editorial Review: 5/12/2014 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List Need help identifying pills and medications? |



