How Do You Spell SYPHILITIC?

Pronunciation: [sˌa͡ɪfɪlˈɪtɪk] (IPA)

The word "syphilitic" is spelled with three syllables: /sɪ-ˈfɪ-lɪ-tɪk/. The first syllable is pronounced with the short "i" sound, while the second and third syllables have the stress on the second syllable. The word is derived from the disease syphilis, which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. Syphilitic refers to someone who has contracted the disease or something related to the disease. The correct spelling of this word is important in medical and clinical contexts to ensure clear and accurate communication.

SYPHILITIC Meaning and Definition

1. Syphilitic is an adjective that relates to syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. The term is used to describe anything that is associated with or affected by this specific disease.

   In medical terms, syphilitic primarily refers to the active presence or progression of syphilis within an individual. It is commonly used to describe the symptoms and manifestations of the infection, such as sores (chancre) in the initial stage, a characteristic skin rash (secondary stage), and potentially severe complications affecting various organs (tertiary stage). Additionally, it can indicate the presence of certain characteristic pathological changes associated with syphilis, such as gummas (tumor-like masses) in tissues, cardiovascular damage, or neurological deficits.

   Beyond its medical usage, syphilitic can also be used metaphorically to describe things that resemble or exhibit characteristics of syphilis. For example, it can be used to describe a situation or relationship that is damaging, insidious, or characterized by a gradual deterioration. This metaphorical extension reflects the historical stigma associated with syphilis and its association with moral judgment during certain periods in history.

   Overall, syphilitic is a term that denotes a connection to the sexually transmitted infection syphilis, whether in a medical context referring to the disease itself, the related symptoms, or metaphorically referring to qualities that resemble its effects.

2. Relating to, caused by, or suffering from syphilis.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. Pert. to or affected with syphilis.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SYPHILITIC

• ayphilitic
• zyphilitic
• xyphilitic
• dyphilitic
• eyphilitic
• wyphilitic
• stphilitic
• sgphilitic
• shphilitic
• suphilitic
• s7philitic
• s6philitic
• syohilitic
• sylhilitic
• sy-hilitic
• sy0hilitic
• syphilidic
• omphilitis

Etymology of SYPHILITIC

The word "syphilitic" originates from the disease named syphilis, which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. The term "syphilitic" itself comes from Latin, where "syphilis" originally referred to a shepherd named Syphilus in a poem called "Syphilis sive Morbus Gallicus" (Syphilis or the French Disease) by Girolamo Fracastoro, an Italian physician, and poet.

In the poem, Syphilus was portrayed as a character who angered the sun god, resulting in a punishment of a dreadful and debilitating disease. Over time, this poem became popular, and the term "syphilis" started being used as a name for the disease. From "syphilis", the adjective "syphilitic" was derived to describe something or someone relating to syphilis.

Plural form of SYPHILITIC is SYPHILITICS