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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any drug that counters syphilis.
2. 2
   a drug (or other chemical agent) that is effective against syphilis wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Countering syphilis.

   "Ehrlich knew that an antisyphilitic drug would be an instant sensation."

Synonyms

All synonyms

antilueticantilueticantisyphilisantisyphilis

Example

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"Ehrlich knew that an antisyphilitic drug would be an instant sensation."

Etymology

From anti- + syphilitic.

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