Definition of Tertiary syphilis

1. Noun. The third stage; characterized by involvement of internal organs especially the brain and spinal cord as well as the heart and liver.

Generic synonyms: Lues, Lues Venerea, Pox, Syph, Syphilis

Medical Definition of Tertiary syphilis

1. An advanced (stage III) syphilitic infection (Treponema pallidum) affecting nervous structures. Symptoms include ataxia, dementia and tabes dorsalis (staggering gait and postural difficulties). (13 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tertiary Syphilis

tertiary dentin
tertiary education
tertiary egg membrane
tertiary industries
tertiary industry
tertiary medical care
tertiary oesophageal contractions
tertiary phosphine
tertiary phosphines
tertiary sector
tertiary sectors
tertiary source
tertiary sources
tertiary structure
tertiary syphilid
tertiary syphilis (current term)
tertiary villus
tertiary vitreous
tertias
tertiate
tertiated
tertiates
tertiating
tertigravida
tertile
tertiles
tertium quid
tertium quids
tertius
tertiuses

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