venereology
nounUK /vɪˌnɪəriˈɒlədʒi/
US /vɪˌnɪriˈɑːlədʒi/
Venereology is the part of medicine that helps people with sicknesses spread through close body contact.
She studied venereology so she could help patients with infections.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The branch of medical science dealing with sexually transmitted infections.
Venereology focuses on diagnosing and treating sexually transmitted infections.
3. A hospital department where such infections are treated.
He was referred to venereology for further tests.
4. The study of diseases historically associated with Venus.
Old textbooks described venereology as the study of venereal diseases.