neurosyphilis
/ˌnʊroʊˈsɪfəlɪs/
noun
- A serious infection of the brain or spinal cord caused by untreated syphilis.
- If caught early, neurosyphilis can be treated with antibiotics.
- Neurosyphilis can cause memory loss and difficulty walking.
- Doctors tested the patient for neurosyphilis after noticing neurological symptoms.