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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A saturation of the system with syphilis by means of repeated inoculations: a mode of treatment suggested not only for the cure of syphilis, but also as rendering the body insusceptible to future attacks. Also spelled syphilisation.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun (Med.) Inoculation with the syphilitic virus, especially when employed as a preventive measure, like vaccination.

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  • noun medicine inoculation with the syphilitic virus, especially when employed as a preventive measure

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