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Chancre Definition & Meaning

chancre
noun
  1. a small hard painless nodule at the site of entry of a pathogen (as syphilis)

"Chancre" in song lyrics

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  • "syphilis chancre"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "chancre"

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Frequently asked questions

What does chancre mean?
a small hard painless nodule at the site of entry of a pathogen (as syphilis)
What part of speech is chancre?
Chancre is a noun.

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