Syphilitic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or infected with syphilis; "syphilitic symptoms".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The patient's syphilitic symptoms worsened over time if left untreated.
- Syphilitic lesions can appear on various parts of the body during the secondary stage of the disease.
- The doctor suspected that the patient's mental health issues were caused by syphilitic infection.
- Historically, syphilitic patients were often shunned by society due to the stigma surrounding the disease.
- Untreated syphilitic infections can lead to serious complications, including damage to the heart and brain.