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The correct definition of gonorrhea is:

A. STI infestation with Trichomonas vaginalis.
B. multistage STI caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum.
C. STI caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
D. STI that results in painful blisters of the genitalia.

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The definition of gonorrhea is "STI caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae." Option C is the right choice.

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Option A is incorrect as Trichomonas vaginalis is a different protozoan parasite causing another STI called trichomoniasis.

Option B is incorrect as Treponema pallidum is the bacterium causing syphilis, another STI with different symptoms and pathology.

Option D is inaccurate as gonorrhea does not primarily cause painful blisters, although it can lead to other complications.

Therefore, the correct definition of gonorrhea is STI caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Option C is the right choice.

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