venereal

• Adjetivo que se refiere a la relación con el deseo o el acto sexual, usado sobre todo en el término médico histórico 'enfermedad venérea' (hoy reemplazado por 'infección de transmisión sexual'). Actualmente se considera anticuado o clínico.

An adjective relating to sexual desire or intercourse, most commonly used in the historical medical term 'venereal disease' (now replaced by 'sexually transmitted infection'). It is now considered old-fashioned and clinical.

1. Relating to external sex organsC1formalmedical

   Pertaining to the external genitalia or reproductive organs.

   Relativo a los órganos genitales externos

   • The doctor examined the venereal area for signs of infection.
   • Venereal anatomy is studied in medical courses.
   • The patient reported discomfort in the venereal region.

   Sinónimosgenitalreproductivesexual

2. Relating to sexually transmitted diseasesC1formalmedical

   Historically used to describe diseases transmitted through sexual contact.

   venéreo

   • Venereal diseases were once a major public health concern.
   • The clinic specializes in treating venereal infections.
   • He was diagnosed with a venereal condition after the examination.