Chancre

Pronunciation: /ˈʃæŋkər/

Definitions of chancre

noun a painless ulcer, particularly one developing on the genitals as a result of venereal disease

Example Sentences

A1 A chancre is a sore that appears at the site of syphilis infection.

A2 If left untreated, a chancre can lead to serious health complications.

B1 The doctor diagnosed the patient with syphilis after observing a chancre.

B2 Chancre formation is one of the primary symptoms of syphilis.

C1 The presence of a chancre indicates the initial stage of syphilis infection.

C2 Treatment for syphilis typically involves addressing the chancre and administering antibiotics.

Examples of chancre in a Sentence

formal The doctor diagnosed the patient with a chancre, a type of sore caused by syphilis.

informal I heard that Jim has a chancre on his lip from his cold sore.

slang I can't believe she got a chancre from that guy she hooked up with!

figurative The corruption in the company was like a chancre slowly eating away at its reputation.

Grammatical Forms of chancre

• past tense: chancres
• plural: chancres
• comparative: more chancre
• superlative: most chancre
• present tense: chancre
• future tense: will chancre
• perfect tense: have chancres
• continuous tense: is chancring
• singular: chancre
• positive degree: chancre
• infinitive: to chancre
• gerund: chancring
• participle: chancring

Origin and Evolution of chancre

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'chancre' originated from the Latin word 'cancer' which means crab, referring to the crab-like appearance of the sore.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'chancre' became specifically associated with the primary sore of syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection, and its meaning evolved to reflect this medical context.