venereal

• Adjectif qui se rapporte à l'attirance sexuelle ou à l'acte sexuel, surtout employé dans l'expression historique 'maladie vénérienne' (aujourd'hui remplacée par 'infection sexuellement transmissible'). Il est considéré comme vieilli et clinique.

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.

   relatif aux organes génitaux externes

   • 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.

   Synonymesgenitalreproductivesexual

2. Relating to sexually transmitted diseasesC1formalmedical

   Historically used to describe diseases transmitted through sexual contact.

   vénérien (relatif aux maladies sexuellement transmissibles)

   • 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.