What is another word for neurosyphilis?
Pronunciation: [njˈuːɹəsˌɪfɪlˌiz] (IPA) 
Neurosyphilis is a term used to describe a form of syphilis that affects the nervous system. However, there are several other terms that can be used as synonyms for neurosyphilis. These include tertiary syphilis, syphilitic meningitis, general paresis of the insane, tabes dorsalis, and locomotor ataxia. Tertiary syphilis refers to the late stages of the disease and can affect different parts of the body, including the nervous system. Syphilitic meningitis is a specific form of neurosyphilis that affects the meninges, which are the protective layers that surround the brain and spinal cord. General paresis of the insane, also known as paralytic dementia, is a form of neurosyphilis that affects cognitive and emotional functioning.
