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syphilis

noun

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

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Word length
8
Starts with
S
Ends with
S
Contains
YP
Scrabble score
16
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈsɪfɪlɪs

Meaning

Definitions

noun

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

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