syphilis
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for syphilis, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria, which can cause serious long-term health problems if untreated.
Synonyms
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Etymology
The name comes from a 1530 poem by Girolamo Fracastoro about a shepherd named Syphilus who was struck with the disease as punishment for offending the god Apollo.
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