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chancre

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chan·​cre | \ ˈshaŋ-kər How to pronounce chancre (audio) \

Definition of chancre

: a primary sore or ulcer at the site of entry of a pathogen (as in tularemia) especially : the initial lesion of syphilis
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chancrous \ ˈshaŋ-​k(ə-​)rəs How to pronounce chancrous (audio) \ adjective

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 In the primary stage, chancres (usually firm, round, and painless) appear at the site of infection. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "We Need to Talk About Syphilis," 28 May 2019

First Known Use of chancre

1585, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for chancre

French, from Old French, from Latin cancer

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chancre

noun
chan·​cre | \ ˈshaŋ-kər How to pronounce chancre (audio) \

Medical Definition of chancre

: a primary sore or ulcer at the site of entry of a pathogen (as in tularemia) especially : the initial lesion of syphilis

Other Words from chancre

chancrous \ -​k(ə-​)rəs How to pronounce chancrous (audio) \ adjective

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