Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In medicine, efficacious against syphilis, or venereal poison. Also called
antiluetic .
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective (Med.) Efficacious against syphilis.
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- adjective Countering
syphilis . - noun Any
drug that counterssyphilis .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a drug (or other chemical agent) that is effective against syphilis
Etymologies
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Examples
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Ehrlich knew that an antisyphilitic drug would be an instant sensation and he was prepared.
The Emperor of All Maladies Siddhartha Mukherjee 2010
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Ehrlich knew that an antisyphilitic drug would be an instant sensation and he was prepared.
The Emperor of All Maladies Siddhartha Mukherjee 2010
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Ehrlich knew that an antisyphilitic drug would be an instant sensation and he was prepared.
The Emperor of All Maladies Siddhartha Mukherjee 2010
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The baldness occurring during an attack of syphilis, when the hair falls out in round patches, is treated and often relieved by antisyphilitic remedies (see p. 210).
The Home Medical Library, Volume II (of VI) Kenelm Winslow
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In Cochin China the same writer states that it is used as an antisyphilitic.
The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines Jerome Beers Thomas 1891
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It is used chiefly in India mixed with oil as an embrocation for rheumatism; given internally it is regarded as an antisyphilitic.
The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines Jerome Beers Thomas 1891
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Several treatments, including the antisyphilitic, have been tried without success.
Maîtrise de soi-même par l'autosuggestion consciente. English Emile Cou�� 1891
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Referring to its antisyphilitic powers, Ferrein says: "Elle guerit aussi en moins de quinze jours, les vénériens les plus invéterés."
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