Definition

A hard, red sore that appears at the beginning stage of syphilis or other infections.

Example

The doctor examined the chancre to determine if it was a sign of syphilis.

Conversation

I read something interesting about skin conditions today.

Oh really? What did you find out?

They mentioned something called a chancre that can appear early in syphilis.

That's good to know; it's important to recognize those symptoms.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chancre → It originates from the French word 'chancre', meaning a sore or ulcer, particularly one associated with syphilis. The term is derived from the Latin 'cancer', meaning crab, which refers to the appearance of the sore. The word 'chancre' specifically refers to a type of sore that is characteristic of certain diseases.

Memory Tip

Think of the French word 'chancre' for sore, which helps you remember that a chancre is a specific type of sore, often linked to disease.

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