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Rickettsial

Definition:

Rickettsial refers to a type of tiny, parasitic bacteria that typically reproduce within host cells and cause various diseases known as rickettsioses.

Senses:

Noun:

1. (Biology) A bacterium of the genus Rickettsia, known for causing diseases such as typhus and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

2. (Medicine) An infectious disease caused by rickettsial bacteria, characterized by symptoms such as fever, headache, and rash.

3. (Pathology) Any condition or disease caused by rickettsial bacteria.

Adjective:

1. Related to or caused by rickettsiae or rickettsial bacteria.

2. Of or pertaining to diseases caused by rickettsial bacteria.

Usage examples:

Noun:

1. The doctor determined that the patient's symptoms were consistent with typhus, a rickettsial infection.

2. The researchers were able to isolate a new species of rickettsial bacterium from the tick sample.

3. Rickettsioses are classified as vector-borne diseases since they are transmitted to humans through arthropod vectors like ticks and lice.

Adjective:

1. The patient was diagnosed with a rickettsial disease, which required immediate treatment with antibiotics.

2. Proper protection against ticks is crucial to prevent potential rickettsial infections.

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