venereal
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adjective \və-ˈnir-ē-əl\Definition of VENEREAL
1
: of or relating to sexual pleasure or indulgence
2
a : resulting from or contracted during sexual intercourse <venereal infections> b : of, relating to, or affected with venereal disease <a high venereal rate> c : involving the genital organs <venereal sarcoma>
— ve·ne·re·al·ly adverb
See Origin of VENEREAL
Middle English venerealle, from Latin venereus, from vener-, venus love, sexual desire
First Known Use: 15th century
Other Medicine Terms
ve·ne·re·al
adjective \və-ˈnir-ē-əl\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of VENEREAL
1
: of or relating to sexual pleasure or indulgence
2
a : resulting from or contracted during sexual intercourse <venereal infections> b : of, relating to, or affected with venereal disease <a high venereal rate> c : involving the genital organs <venereal sarcoma>
—ve·ne·re·al·ly \-ē\ (audio pronunciation) adverb
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