Syph (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with syph after experiencing symptoms of a painless sore on the genitals.
• Untreated syph can lead to serious health problems, including damage to the brain, nerves, and eyes.
• In the late 19th century, syph was a major public health concern, with many people contracting the disease through unprotected sex.
• The doctor explained that syph can be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy, which is why prenatal care is so important.
• If left untreated, syph can progress to its tertiary stage, causing serious complications and even death.

Synonyms

• Lues Venerea
• Pox
• Syphilis
• Lues

Hypernyms

• Sexually Transmitted Disease
• Venereal Disease
• Social Disease
• Dose
• Cupid's Itch
• Venus's Curse
• STD
• Cupid's Disease
• Venereal Infection

Hyponyms

• Primary Syphilis
• Tertiary Syphilis
• Neurosyphilis
• Secondary Syphilis