tertiary syphilis

noun Pathology.

the third stage of syphilis, characterized by involvement of the internal organs, especially the brain, spinal cord, heart, and liver.

Origin of tertiary syphilis

First recorded in 1870–75

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tertiary syphilis in Medicine

tertiary syphilis

n.

The final stage of syphilis, marked by gumma formation, cellular infiltration, and cardiovascular and central nervous system lesions.

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