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yellow fever

 

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Noun yellow fever has 1 sense
  1. yellow jack, yellow fever, black vomit - caused by a flavivirus transmitted by a mosquito
    --1 is a kind of infectious disease

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Yellow Fever

Description:

Yellow fever is a viral disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes, primarily found in tropical regions. It is characterized by fever, jaundice, and bleeding, and can be severe or even fatal.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A viral disease

Sample Sentence: Yellow fever is caused by the yellow fever virus and is primarily transmitted by the Aedes mosquitoes.

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Sense 2:

A condition characterized by jaundice and bleeding

Sample Sentence: The patient was diagnosed with yellow fever after presenting with symptoms of fever, headache, yellowing of the skin, and internal bleeding.

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Sense 3:

Colloquial term meaning intense enthusiasm or a widespread craze

Sample Sentence: The new gadget has created a yellow fever among tech enthusiasts, with everyone rushing to buy it.

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Usages:

Usage 1:

A disease prevalent in tropical regions

Sample Sentence: Travelers visiting tropical areas should take precautions to prevent yellow fever infection through mosquito repellents and vaccinations.

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Usage 2:

Popular term referring to an intense craze or trend

Sample Sentence: The new fashion trend is spreading like yellow fever, with people lining up for hours to grab the latest clothing collection.

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