Definition

1. Noun:
   • Syphilis: A chronic, systemic sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, characterized by distinct clinical stages if left untreated.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bệnh tim la có thể gây tổn thương nghiêm trọng đến tim và hệ thần kinh. (Syphilis can cause serious damage to the heart and nervous system.)
  • Việc chẩn đoán và điều trị sớm bệnh tim la là rất quan trọng. (Early diagnosis and treatment of syphilis is very important.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "tim la" is a direct, traditional Vietnamese term for the disease. In modern medical contexts, the international term "syphilis" (often written as ) is more commonly used in professional communication.

Variants and Related Words

• Giang mai (n): The more modern and clinically standard Vietnamese term for syphilis.
  • Giang mai là một bệnh lây truyền qua đường tình dục. (Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease.)

Synonyms

• Syphilis: The direct English equivalent.
• Lues: An older medical term for syphilis.

Notes on Usage

• "Tim la" is considered an older, somewhat archaic term in Vietnamese. It is derived from the perceived association of the disease's late-stage symptoms with heart ("") and organ damage.
• Its use today is mostly found in historical texts, older literature, or in fixed phrases. For clear and current medical communication, "giang mai" is strongly preferred.