chancrous

CHAN-kruh-s

Definitions

1. adjective

Affected with or characterized by chancre, especially as a symptom of syphilis.

“The chancrous sores were a clear indication of the patient’s syphilis diagnosis.”

2. noun

A chancre.

“The doctor examined the chancrous on the patient’s lip.”

Synonyms

  • gangrenous
  • ulcerous

Antonyms

  • healthy
  • uninfected