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How do you spell Gonorrhea?

Correct spelling

gonorrhea

Remember the double-r from Greek rhoia (flow), like diarrhea

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Why is gonorrhea spelled this way?

From Greek gonos (seed) + rhoia (flow). The double-r before the h and the -rrhea ending follow the same Greek pattern as diarrhea. British spelling: gonorrhoea.

Common misspellings of gonorrhea

gonnorheagonorheagonarhea

Example

The clinic provides confidential testing and treatment for gonorrhea and other STIs.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell gonorrhea?+
The correct spelling is "gonorrhea". Remember the double-r from Greek rhoia (flow), like diarrhea
Is it gonnorhea or gonorrhea?+
The correct spelling is "gonorrhea", not "gonnorhea".
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "gonorrhea", in UK English it's "gonorrhoea", and in Canadian English it's "gonorrhea".

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