Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
syph
noun
/sɪf/
Definition
A shortened form of the term ‘syphilis’, which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.
Examples
- She was worried about the symptoms of syph after the recent health scare.
- Health education is crucial in preventing the spread of syph.
Meaning
The word ‘syph’ colloquially refers to syphilis, a disease that can affect multiple organ systems if not treated.
Synonyms
- syphilis
- STD (sexually transmitted disease)
