Meaning of the word yaws in English
What does yaws mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
yaws
US /jɔːz/
UK /jɔːz/
Noun
a contagious tropical disease caused by a spirochete (Treponema pallidum pertenue) and characterized by raspberry-like sores of the skin and bone lesions
Example:
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The doctor diagnosed the patient with yaws after observing the characteristic skin lesions.
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Efforts are being made to eradicate yaws in tropical regions.