Definition of Neurosyphilis

Neurosyphilis: Neurological complications in the third (tertiary) and final phase of syphilis, which involve the central nervous system and can include psychosis, pain, and loss of physical control over a variety of bodily functions.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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