primary syphilis

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Noun primary syphilis has 1 sense

primary syphilis - the first stage; characterized by a chancre at the site of infection
--₁ is a kind of syphilis, syph, pox

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Primary Syphilis

Definition:

Primary syphilis refers to the initial stage of syphilis infection, typically characterized by the presence of a painless sore or chancre at the site of infection.

Senses:

Medical: The first stage of syphilis infection, marked by the appearance of a chancre.

Popular: The earliest stage of syphilis, often unnoticed or mistaken for a harmless sore.

Sample Sentences:

Medical:

Primary syphilis symptoms can include a painless ulcer known as a chancre.
If left untreated, primary syphilis can progress to secondary syphilis.
During primary syphilis, the bacteria responsible for syphilis, Treponema pallidum, enter the body and cause an infection.

Popular:

John didn't realize the small sore on his genitals was actually a sign of primary syphilis.
Mary was shocked when her doctor informed her that she had primary syphilis.
Many people underestimate the seriousness of primary syphilis due to its painless nature.

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