Chancre
/ˈʃæŋkər/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Term
Used primarily in medical contexts to describe symptoms of certain diseases. 
The doctor identified a chancre during the examination.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Specificity
Refers specifically to sores from syphilis, not all types of sores or ulcers. 
She was studying images of chancres to understand their unique appearance.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Judgmental Language
A factual term; does not imply judgment or moral stance on the individual. 
The lecture on STDs mentioned the appearance of a chancre without any moral connotation.