delhi boil

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Noun delhi boil has 1 sense

cutaneous leishmaniasis, Old World leishmaniasis, oriental sore, tropical sore, Delhi boil, Aleppo boil - leishmaniasis of the skin; characterized by ulcerative skin lesions
--₁ is a kind of leishmaniasis, leishmaniosis, kala azar

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Delhi Boil

Definition

A Delhi boil refers to a skin infection caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is characterized by the formation of painful, red nodules on the skin, typically in the areas exposed to the bacteria. Delhi boil is also known as cutaneous tuberculosis.

Senses

Sense 1: Skin Infection

In medicine, Delhi boil refers to a skin infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It manifests as painful, reddish nodules on the skin.

Example sentence:

Upon examination, the dermatologist diagnosed the patient with a Delhi boil and prescribed a course of antibiotics.

Sense 2: Local Term

In local parlance, Delhi boil may refer to a local term or slang used in Delhi to describe a specific event, place, or situation.

Example sentence:

The phrase "Delhi boil" is frequently used by locals to describe the chaotic traffic situations in the city during rush hour.