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

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.