Arthrosyphilis
Definition
A specific joint localization of the Treponema pallidum infection, characterized by inflammatory, degenerative, or destructive manifestations within bone and synovial structures, occurring as a complication in the secondary or tertiary stages of syphilis. This rare infectious pathology can take the form of acute arthritis, chronic bilateral hydrarthrosis (Clutton's joints in congenital forms), or severe destructive neurological degradation (Charcot joint in tabes dorsalis).
Bilingual Equivalents
- Arthrosyphilis
- Syphilitic arthritis
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun with standard regular grammatical case changes. |
| Formation | Neologistic compound built from the Greek root 'arthron' (joint) and the medical term 'syphilis'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ar.tro.si.fi.ˈlis] |
| Source | Encyclopedia of Venereal Diseases and Historical Infectious Pathologies |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În tratatele medicale vechi, un artrosifilis terțiar era descris prin distrugeri osoase masive numite gome sifilitice periarticulare.
EN: In old medical textbooks, a tertiary arthrosyphilis was described by massive bone destructions called periarticular syphilitic gummas.
RO: Prezența de hidartroză bilaterală simetrică la un adolescent a ridicat suspiciunea unui artrosifilis congenital tardiv.
EN: The presence of symmetrical bilateral hydrarthrosis in a teenager raised the suspicion of a late congenital arthrosyphilis.
RO: Diagnosticul de artrosifilis a fost confirmat prin teste serologice pozitive specifice efectuate din lichidul sinovial extras.
EN: The diagnosis of arthrosyphilis was confirmed through specific positive serological tests performed on the extracted synovial fluid.
Idioms & Phrases
Artrosifilis congenital (Genunchii Clutton) / Congenital arthrosyphilis / Clutton's joints
RO: Manifestare tipică a sifilisului ereditar la copii, caracterizată prin umflarea nedureroasă și acumularea de lichid în ambii genunchi.
EN: A typical manifestation of hereditary syphilis in children, characterized by painless swelling and fluid accumulation in both knees.
Artrită din artrosifilis / Arthritis of arthrosyphilis origin / syphilitic joint inflammation
RO: Procesul inflamator articular direct declanșat de invazia spirochetelor în membrana sinovială în timpul fazei secundare a bolii.
EN: The joint inflammatory process directly triggered by the spirochete invasion into the synovial membrane during the secondary phase of the disease.
Artropatie tabetică (Artrosifilis nervos) / Tabetic arthropathy / neurosyphilitic Charcot joint
RO: Degenerare articulară extremă și nedureroasă cauzată de afectarea măduvei spinării în cadrul neurosifilisului terțiar.
EN: Extreme and painless joint degeneration caused by spinal cord damage within tertiary neurosyphilis.
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