tertiary syphilis
noun Pathology.
the third stage of syphilis, characterized by involvement of the internal organs, especially the brain, spinal cord, heart, and liver.
Origin of tertiary syphilis
First recorded in 1870–75
Words nearby tertiary syphilis
tertiary color,
tertiary colour,
tertiary consumer,
tertiary dentin,
tertiary structure,
tertiary syphilis,
tertium quid,
tertullian,
teruel,
tervalent,
terylene
Medical definitions for tertiary syphilis
tertiary syphilis
n.
The final stage of syphilis, marked by gumma formation, cellular infiltration, and cardiovascular and central nervous system lesions.