TYPHUS


Meaning of TYPHUS in English

[ 'tʌɪfəs ]

■ noun an infectious disease caused by rickettsiae, characterized by a purple rash, headaches, fever, and usually delirium.

Derivatives

typhous adjective

Origin

C17: mod. L., from Gk tuphos 'smoke, stupor'.

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