The word "syphilemia" is a medical term that refers to the presence of syphilitic bacteria in the blood. It is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /saɪfɪˈliːmiə/. The first syllable "sy" is pronounced /saɪ/ like the word "sigh". The second syllable "phi" is pronounced /fɪ/ like the word "fit". The final syllable "lemia" is pronounced /ˈliːmiə/ like the word "leemia". It is important to use correct spelling and pronunciation when discussing medical conditions to ensure clarity and accuracy.
Constitutional syphilis; presence of the specific organism in the blood stream.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.