syphilis

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Definitions

noun

a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Pronunciation

/sˈɪfʌlɪs/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Word forms

plural syphilises

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

Synonyms

a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete

syph pox lues

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Crossword clues

“a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)” wn-def

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