noun
- A tropical disease caused by a spirochete bacterium, characterized by skin lesions and bone deformities; also called yaws.
Usage: medical; also spelled 'pinta' in some contexts, though pian typically refers to yaws
Examples
- Pian is endemic in tropical regions with poor sanitation.
- The disease pian can be treated with antibiotics if caught early.
- Historically, pian affected many populations in West Africa and the Caribbean.
- Symptoms of pian include painful skin ulcers and joint inflammation.