What does syphilis mean?
nounA chronic bacterial infection usually acquired through sexual contact, characterized by a primary stage with a painless sore, a secondary stage with a rash, and a tertiary stage with serious complications such as heart disease and neurological disorders.
Example
"The doctor diagnosed the patient with syphilis and prescribed a course of antibiotics."
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