syphilis

noun
UK: /ˈsɪfɪlɪs/
US: /ˈsɪfɪlɪs/

  1. A sexually transmitted infection caused by a bacterium that can cause serious health problems if not treated.

    1. Syphilis can spread if you don't use protection. [ ] [ ]
    2. Early syphilis symptoms include sores, but it can be hard to recognize sometimes. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

lues
syphilis adjective

  1. Relating to or affected by syphilis.

    1. He was diagnosed with a syphilitic condition. [ ] [ ]
    2. Syphilitic ulcers are a common manifestation of the disease's secondary stage. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "syphilis" is /ˈsɪfɪlɪs/ in British English and /ˈsɪfɪlɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "syphilis": lues.

Example usage of "syphilis": "Syphilis can spread if you don't use protection.". More examples on the page.