tertiary syphilis

Definition of tertiary syphilis

: the third stage of syphilis that develops after disappearance of the symptoms of secondary syphilis and is marked by ulcers in and gummas under the skin and commonly by involvement of the skeletal, cardiovascular, and nervous systems

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Recent Examples on the Web The final stage is tertiary syphilis, which is rare but can cause serious complications affecting organs like the heart and brain, according to the CDC. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "We Need to Talk About Syphilis," 28 May 2019 Symptoms will depend on which organs tertiary syphilis is attacking. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "We Need to Talk About Syphilis," 28 May 2019

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“Tertiary syphilis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tertiary%20syphilis. Accessed 26 Oct. 2020.

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