Yaws
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈjɔːz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Yaws is a noun meaning third-person singular simple present indicative of yaw.
Meaning
third-person singular simple present indicative of yaw.
More Meanings
- plural of yaw
- (pathology) A contagious tropical disease, caused by the spirochete Treponema pertenue, characterized by yellowish or reddish tumors, which often resemble berries.
Example Sentences
Other threats came from organisms co-evolving with humans, including tapeworms and such spirochaetes as Treponema, the agent of syphilis, and the similar skin infection, yaws.
Synonyms for yaws
Depending on context, synonyms include frambesia, parangi, pian, framboesia.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include frambesia, framboesia, parangi, treponematosis, sibbens, syphilis.
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