typhoid

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Noun typhoid has 1 sense

typhoid, typhoid fever, enteric fever - serious infection marked by intestinal inflammation and ulceration; caused by Salmonella typhosa ingested with food or water
--₁ is a kind of infectious disease

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Term: Typhoid

Description:

Typhoid is a bacterial infection caused by the ingestion of contaminated food or water, primarily transmitted through the bacterium Salmonella typhi. It is characterized by high fever, weakness, abdominal pain, and severe diarrhea.

Senses:

Noun (Medical): A severe infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi bacterium, typically transmitted through contaminated food or water.
Noun (Colloquial): A popular term used to refer to something that is very unpleasant, chaotic, or disorganized.

Usage:

Sense 1 (Medical):

Sample Sentence 1: The typhoid outbreak in the city was a cause of concern for the health authorities.

Sample Sentence 2: The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the patient suffering from typhoid.

Sample Sentence 3: The symptoms of typhoid include high fever, headaches, and abdominal pain.

Sense 2 (Colloquial):

Sample Sentence 1: The office was in a state of typhoid after the unexpected power outage.

Sample Sentence 2: The typhoid of a messy room made it difficult to find anything.

Sample Sentence 3: The typhoid traffic in the city during rush hour can be extremely frustrating.

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