syphilology

noun

syph·​i·​lol·​o·​gy -jē How to pronounce syphilology (audio)
plural syphilologies
: a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of syphilis
syphilologic adjective

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“Syphilology.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/syphilology. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.

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