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syphilis - What does it mean?

Definition of 'syphilis'

English

(wikipedia)

Alternative forms

* syph (slang)

Noun

(-)
  • (disease) A disease spread via sexual activity, caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum .
  • Synonyms

    * great-pox (obsolete)

    Derived terms

    * syphilitic * syphilize * syphiloid

    See also

    * clap * French pox * gonorrhea * STD * VD