STD
Typical, for short
STD is the standard abbreviation for sexually transmitted disease—an infection spread through sexual contact: She got tested for STDs.
In computing and programming contexts, STD often abbreviates "standard": std::string in C++, stdin/stdout for standard input and output.
Spirochete-caused venereal infection
- gonorrheaSexually transmitted bacterial disease
- chlamydiaBacterial venereal infection
- herpesChronic blister-causing virus
- HIVAIDS-causing retrovirus
AIDS · HPV · hepatitis · trichomoniasis · genital warts · chancre · lesion · discharge
Contraceptive sheath worn internally
- protectionGuarding against harm
- safe sexPrecautionary intimate practices
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- abstinenceVoluntary forgoing of indulgences
monogamy · PrEP · vaccination · Gardasil · dental dam · contraception · precaution · risk reduction
Evaluative selection process
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- swabAbsorbent cleaning implement
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
- panelDistinct flat section
clinic · Planned Parenthood · results · positive · negative · window period · rapid test · home test
Painful awareness of failure
- tabooCultural or social prohibition
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
- judgmentReasoned decision-making capacity
secrecy · disclosure · fear · anxiety · morality · gossip · scandal · dirty
Strike palms together
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- antiviralsMedicines that inhibit viruses
- penicillinFungus-derived infection fighter
- azithromycinMacrolide antibacterial medication
- doxycyclineTetracycline-class antimicrobial medication
medication · cure · resistant · follow-up · management
syphilis
Spirochete-caused venereal infection
- gonorrheaSexually transmitted bacterial disease
- chlamydiaBacterial venereal infection
- herpesChronic blister-causing virus
HIV · AIDS · HPV · hepatitis · trichomoniasis · genital warts · chancre · lesion · discharge · outbreak
condom
Contraceptive sheath worn internally
- protectionGuarding against harm
- safe sexPrecautionary intimate practices
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
abstinence · monogamy · PrEP · vaccination · Gardasil · dental dam · contraception · precaution · risk reduction · disclosure
screening
Evaluative selection process
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- swabAbsorbent cleaning implement
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
panel · clinic · Planned Parenthood · results · positive · negative · window period · rapid test · home test · anonymous
shame
Painful awareness of failure
- tabooCultural or social prohibition
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
judgment · secrecy · disclosure · fear · anxiety · morality · gossip · scandal · dirty · promiscuity
clap
Strike palms together
antibiotics
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- antiviralsMedicines that inhibit viruses
- penicillinFungus-derived infection fighter
- azithromycinMacrolide antibacterial medication
doxycycline · medication · cure · resistant · follow-up · management
standard
Level of quality accepted
- specificationDetailed technical requirement
- normAccepted behavioral standard
- benchmarkStandard for comparison
protocol · guideline · ISO · IEEE · metric · criteria · convention · format · template · reference
- Medical AbbreviationsBP, CBC, CPR, CT, DNA
- reproductive healthpregnancy, infertility, childbirth, male infertility, fertility rates
- STIschlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, herpes, syphilis
- Religious AcronymsINRI, YHWH, JC, XP, KJV
- diseasescancer, diabetes, tuberculosis, influenza, measles
- reproductionreproduction, birth, baby, egg, sperm
Condition inherited from parents
genetic disorder · congenital condition · airborne disease · foodborne illness · waterborne illness
STDhealthy
In good physical condition
uninfected · disease-free · clean bill of health · clean · sexual health
STDsafe sex
Precautionary intimate practices
protected sex · sexual wellness · contraception · abstinence · monogamy
- STD testTest for sexual infections
- STD clinicFacility for transmissible disease testing
- STD panelBattery of infection tests