syphilis
noun/ˈsɪfələs/
Frequency rank: #11,819 most common English word
Meaning
A bacterial sexually transmitted infection caused by Treponema pallidum, progressing in stages and potentially affecting multiple organs if untreated.
Example sentence
The doctor informed the patient that the rash was caused by syphilis.
Synonyms & related words
- sti
- std
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