STD  
  STD

(1) Abbreviation, Noun :

A common abbreviation for sexually transmitted disease.  Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) — or sexually transmitted infections (STIs) — are generally acquired by sexual contact.  HIV, chlamydia, genital herpes, genital warts, gonorrhea, some forms of hepatitis, syphilis, and trichomoniasis are STDs.


Examples

  • STDs were rampant in our dorm at the university. Fortunately I was able to avoid them with abstinence.  

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