bubonic plague

Noun

A highly infectious and often fatal disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, transmitted to humans from rats by fleas.

ریشه

The word 'bubonic' comes from the Greek word 'boubon' meaning 'groin'. The term 'plague' comes from the Latin word 'plaga' meaning 'blow' or 'stroke'.

مثال

• The bubonic plague ravaged Europe in the 14th century, killing millions of people.
• Symptoms of bubonic plague include fever, chills, and swollen lymph nodes.
• The bubonic plague is primarily transmitted through flea bites.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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