Syphilitic: meaning, definitions and examples
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syphilitic
[ ˌsɪf.ɪˈlɪt.ɪk ]
medical condition
The term 'syphilitic' refers to anything related to or affected by syphilis, which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. This adjective is often used in medical descriptions to signify symptoms, conditions, or complications that arise from syphilis. Recognizing syphilitic lesions is crucial for diagnosis and treatment. The condition can affect various organs and systems within the body if not treated appropriately.
Synonyms
infectious, syphilis-related.
Examples of usage
- The patient presented with syphilitic ulcers.
- He was diagnosed with a syphilitic rash.
- Syphilitic infections can lead to severe complications if untreated.
Translations
Translations of the word "syphilitic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sifilítico
🇮🇳 सिफिलिटिक
🇩🇪 syphilitisch
🇮🇩 sifilis
🇺🇦 сифілітичний
🇵🇱 syfilisowy
🇯🇵 梅毒性の
🇫🇷 syphilitique
🇪🇸 sifilítico
🇹🇷 sifilitik
🇰🇷 매독성의
🇸🇦 زهري
🇨🇿 syfilitický
🇸🇰 syfilitický
🇨🇳 梅毒的
🇸🇮 sifilitni
🇮🇸 sýfilískur
🇰🇿 сифилис
🇬🇪 სიფილისური
🇦🇿 sifilitik
🇲🇽 sifilítico
Etymology
The word 'syphilitic' is derived from the name of the disease 'syphilis,' which originated from the Latin word 'Syphilis' found in a poem by Girolamo Fracastoro in 1530. The poem describes a shepherd named Syphilus who is punished by the gods for his blasphemy, with syphilis representing the consequence of his actions. The term has since been adopted in medical contexts to describe effects, symptoms, and complications related to syphilis. The use of 'syphilitic' in medical literature has evolved over the centuries as our understanding of sexually transmitted diseases has grown, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.