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n. - A drug (or other chemical agent) that is effective against a sexually transmitted disease.

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  • In Cochin China the same writer states that it is used as an antisyphilitic.
  • Several treatments, including the antisyphilitic, have been tried without success.
  • It is used chiefly in India mixed with oil as an embrocation for rheumatism; given internally it is regarded as an antisyphilitic.
  • Referring to its antisyphilitic powers, Ferrein says: "Elle guerit aussi en moins de quinze jours, les vénériens les plus invéterés."
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