chancre

/shang-ker/US // ˈʃæŋ kər //UK // (ˈʃæŋkə) //

疳积,疳症,苦难,重症监护

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
Pathology.
- : the initial lesion of syphilis and certain other infectious diseases, commonly a more or less distinct ulcer or sore with a hard base.

The macular syphiloderm is a general eruption, showing itself usually six or eight weeks after the appearance of the chancre.
He had had the chancre for six weeks before applying to me, but had been, he said, ashamed to consult a physician.
If the induration is well marked, the chancre can be palpated through the prepuce, and is tender on pressure.
A primary chancre at the edge of the nail may be mistaken for a whitlow, especially if it is attended with much pain.
The chancre is contagious for several weeks, and few syphilitics escape having some contagious secondary lesions the first year.