tertiary syphilis meaning

UK US /ˈtɝʃəri ˈsɪfəlɪs/ 6 syllables

tertiary syphilis (noun): the third stage; characterized by involvement of internal organs especially the brain and spinal cord as well as the heart and liver.

Definition of tertiary syphilis

  1. the third stage; characterized by involvement of internal organs especially the brain and spinal cord as well as the heart and liver

    Type of: syphilis

How to pronounce tertiary syphilis

tertiary syphilis is pronounced /ˈtɝʃəri ˈsɪfəlɪs/ in American English. It has 6 syllables.

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