Syphilitic

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Syphilitic

Syphilitic (pronunciation: /sɪˈfɪlɪtɪk/) is an adjective that refers to anything related to or affected by syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.

Etymology

The term "syphilitic" is derived from the Greek word "syphilis", which was first used in a poem by the Italian physician and poet Girolamo Fracastoro in 1530. The poem tells the story of a shepherd named Syphilus who was cursed by the god Apollo with a dreadful disease. The term was later adopted by medical professionals to describe the sexually transmitted infection.

Related Terms

  • Syphilis: A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.
  • Treponema pallidum: The bacterium that causes syphilis.
  • Sexually transmitted infection (STI): An infection that is spread by sexual contact.
  • Bacterium: A type of biological cell. They constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms.
  • Prokaryote: A unicellular organism that lacks a membrane-bound nucleus, mitochondria, or any other membrane-bound organelle.

See Also

  • Gonorrheal: Pertaining to or affected by gonorrhea, another sexually transmitted infection.
  • Herpetic: Pertaining to or affected by herpes, a viral infection.

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