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typhoid fever

 

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Noun typhoid fever has 1 sense
  1. 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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Typhoid Fever


Definition:

Typhoid fever is a potentially life-threatening bacterial infection caused by the bacteria Salmonella enterica. It is transmitted through contaminated food or water and characterized by high fever, abdominal pain, and gastrointestinal disturbances.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

  1. A severe infectious disease caused by Salmonella enterica bacteria, typically transmitted through contaminated food or water.

Usage Examples:

Noun:

  1. I had never been so sick in my life until I contracted typhoid fever during my trip to India.
  2. Typhoid fever can be deadly if left untreated.
  3. The doctor diagnosed her with typhoid fever based on her symptoms and laboratory tests.

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