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secondary syphilis

–noun Pathology.
the second stage of syphilis, characterized by eruptions of the skin and mucous membrane.

Origin:
1905–10
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secondary syphilis  
n.  The second and highly infectious stage of syphilis, appearing from seven to ten weeks after the initial exposure, characterized by a general skin rash accompanied by various symptoms of illness such as fatigue, headache, sore throat, muscle pain, and fever.
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Main Entry: secondary syphilis
Function: noun
: the second stage of syphilis that appears from 2 to 6 months after primary infection, that is marked by lesions especiallyin the skin but also in organs and tissues, and that lasts from 3 to 12 weeks
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secondary syphilis n.
The second stage of syphilis, beginning with the appearance of the dermatologic eruption, slight fever, and various constitutional symptoms.

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