Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: syphilis
IPA transcription: [s'ɪfəlɪs]
Pronunciations of syphilis
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: syphilis, syph, pox, lues_venerea, lues
    Meaning: a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)
Usage examples
  • Syphilis may likewise complicate the disease, in which case Mercurius 30, one pellet, may be given; or, if Mercury had been previously taken in excessive doses, Mercurius 6000, one globule.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Edgar Allan Poe, License CC BY-SA 4.0