chancrelle (shangkrel)

Same as chancroid. chancroid (shang'kroid), a. and n. [ II. n. A virulent ulcer, almost always situated on the genitals, and communicated in sexual intercourse by contact of its pus, usually with a breach of surface. It does not infect the system, though it often gives rise to suppurating inguinal lymphadenitis. It is the chancre of German authors. Also called local , soft , non - indurating , non - injecting , or simple chancre, venereal sore , and chancrelle. chancroidal (shang-kroi'dal), a. [