typhus

/ˈtaɪfəs/ · noun

Meaning

One of several similar diseases, characterised by high recurrent fever, caused by Rickettsia bacteria. Not to be confused with typhoid fever.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

typhus fever(English)typhoid(English)exanthematic(English)maculated(English)recrudescent(English)typhos(English)abdominal typhus(English)typhization(English)relapsing(English)lice(English)louse(English)dysentery(English)

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