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secondary syphilis
noun
Definition of SECONDARY SYPHILIS
: the second stage of syphilis that appears from 2 to 6 months after primary infection, that is marked by lesions especially in the skin but also in organs and tissues, and that lasts from 3 to 12 weeks — compare tertiary syphilis
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First Known Use of SECONDARY SYPHILIS
1861
Medical Dictionary
secondary syphilis
noun
Medical Definition of SECONDARY SYPHILIS
: the second stage of syphilis that appears from 2 to 6 months after primary infection, that is marked by lesions especially in the skin but also in organs and tissues, and that lasts from 3 to 12 weeks
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