Glossary
A glossary of terms you might need when discussing sexually transmitted diseases
Genome
The genome is the genetic "dictionary" of an organism
The genome is the genetic "dictionary" of an organism
Gold Standard
The "gold standard" is a term often used whe talking about medical testing, including STD testing. What is the gold standard exactly? Find out here.
The "gold standard" is a term often used whe talking about medical testing, including STD testing. What is the gold standard exactly? Find out here.
Positive Predictive Value
The positive predictive value tells you how likely it is that you actually have the disease if you test positive.
The positive predictive value tells you how likely it is that you actually have the disease if you test positive.
Prevalence
Prevalence is a term often used when discussing a disease. Learn the definition of the term prevalence.
Prevalence is a term often used when discussing a disease. Learn the definition of the term prevalence.
Prodrome
The period of nonspecific symptoms before a disease's real symptoms appear.
The period of nonspecific symptoms before a disease's real symptoms appear.
Sensitivity
The sensitivity of a test is how accurately it detects people who are positive for a disease.
The sensitivity of a test is how accurately it detects people who are positive for a disease.
Specificity
The specificity of a test is how accurately it detects people who are negative for a disease. Learn more about diagnostic test specificity.
The specificity of a test is how accurately it detects people who are negative for a disease. Learn more about diagnostic test specificity.
Bubo
A bubo is a swollen lymph node
A bubo is a swollen lymph node
Cunnilingus
Cunnilingus is oral sex performed on a woman.
Cunnilingus is oral sex performed on a woman.
Fellatio
Fellatio is the technical term used for oral sex performed on a man.
Fellatio is the technical term used for oral sex performed on a man.
Vertical Transmission
Vertical Transmission
Vertical Transmission
Rimming
Rimming is the technical term for oral anal contact.
Rimming is the technical term for oral anal contact.
Acute
An acute condition is usually either severe or short in duration.
An acute condition is usually either severe or short in duration.
Anoscopy
Anoscopy is a procedure used in the diagnosis of rectal or anal cancers as well as hemorrhoids and other benign conditions.
Anoscopy is a procedure used in the diagnosis of rectal or anal cancers as well as hemorrhoids and other benign conditions.
Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are bacteria that have evolved with the ability to resist treatment by certain classes of antibiotics.
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are bacteria that have evolved with the ability to resist treatment by certain classes of antibiotics.
Biopsy
A biopsy is a medical procedure used in the diagnosis of disease.
A biopsy is a medical procedure used in the diagnosis of disease.
Chancre
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Chronic
Chronic diseases are diseases that last for an extended period of time.
Chronic diseases are diseases that last for an extended period of time.
Colposcopy
Colposcopy is a type of medical procedure used in the detection of cervical cancer.
Colposcopy is a type of medical procedure used in the detection of cervical cancer.
Commercial Sex Worker - CSW
A commercial sex worker is an individual who exchanges sex for money or other valuable goods, such as drugs.
A commercial sex worker is an individual who exchanges sex for money or other valuable goods, such as drugs.
Ectopic Pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus.
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus.
Epididymitis
Epididymitis is an infection of the tube in the back of the testicles where sperm mature.
Epididymitis is an infection of the tube in the back of the testicles where sperm mature.
Frottage
Frottage is the technical name for "dry humping."
Frottage is the technical name for "dry humping."
Hemophilia
Hemophilia is a condition where the blood does not clot properly.
Hemophilia is a condition where the blood does not clot properly.
MSM
MSM - Men Who Have Sex With Men
MSM - Men Who Have Sex With Men
Opt-In Testing
Opt-in testing is where the doctor asks if you wish to be tested for a disease.
Opt-in testing is where the doctor asks if you wish to be tested for a disease.
Opt-Out Testing
Opt-in testing is where the doctor asks if you wish to be tested for a disease.
Opt-in testing is where the doctor asks if you wish to be tested for a disease.
Pathogen
A pathogen is an organism that causes disease.
A pathogen is an organism that causes disease.
Self Efficacy
Self Efficacy is a person's level of belief in their ability to accomplish an action.
Self Efficacy is a person's level of belief in their ability to accomplish an action.
Serial Monogamy
Serial monogamy is a type of relationship behavior that may put you at increased risk of STDs.
Serial monogamy is a type of relationship behavior that may put you at increased risk of STDs.
Tribadism
Tribadism is a type of dry humping where a woman rubs her genitals against her partner.
Tribadism is a type of dry humping where a woman rubs her genitals against her partner.
WSW - Women Who Have Sex With Women
WSW is an acronym used by scientists to mean women who have sex with women.
WSW is an acronym used by scientists to mean women who have sex with women.