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syphilis Synonyms

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A chronic, systemic bacterial disease transmitted primarily by sexual contact or from mother to fetus, caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum and progressing through distinct stages from painless ulcers to severe neurological and cardiovascular damage if left untreated.

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Syphilis. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/syphilis
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