gonorrhea

n. a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae (the gonococcus). The primary focus of infection is the genital tract. Untreated, gonorrhea can lead to sterility and gonococcal conjunctivitis, a serious condition that can cause blindness. See also urethritis.

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prodrug

n. a drug that is either biologically inert or of limited activity until metabolized to a more active derivative.