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luetic

American  
[loo-et-ik] / luˈɛt ɪk /

adjective

Pathology.
  1. syphilitic.


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Etymology

Origin of luetic

First recorded in 1895–1900; lue(s) + -tic

Example Sentences

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Prolonged treatment is required for the cure of established luetic cicatricial stenosis.

From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier

I happen to have read that luetic diagnosis, myself.

From Success A Novel by Adams, Samuel Hopkins

Varices or unsuspected luetic, malignant, or tuberculous lesions may be found to be the cause.

From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier

Hemoptysis may have its origin from a luetic ulceration.

From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier

Vigorous antiluetic treatment, especially with protiodide of mercury, must precede operation in all luetic cases.

From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier

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