soft chancre

noun

: chancroid

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of soft chancre was in 1858

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“Soft chancre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soft%20chancre. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

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soft chancre

noun

: chancroid

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