syphilitic

[ sif-uh-lit-ik ]

adjective
  1. pertaining to, noting, or affected with syphilis.

noun
  1. a person affected with syphilis.

Origin of syphilitic

1
First recorded in 1780–90; from New Latin syphiliticus, from syphili(s) syphilis + -ticus -tic

Other words from syphilitic

  • syph·i·lit·i·cal·ly, adverb
  • an·ti·syph·i·lit·ic, adjective, noun
  • post·syph·i·lit·ic, adjective
  • pseu·do·syph·i·lit·ic, adjective

Words Nearby syphilitic

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How to use syphilitic in a sentence

  • The Louecine Hospital is for the reception of all females suffering with syphilitic diseases.

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