Rabies

/ˈreɪ.biːz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, typically transmitted through the bite of an infected animal.

Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear.

The virus that causes this disease.

The rabies virus is commonly found in bats and some other wild animals.

A disease characterized by extreme agitation, aggression, and hallucinations caused by rabies infection.

The rabies infection manifested in severe behavioral changes and aggression.

Latin 'rabies', meaning 'madness' or 'fury'.

rabies vaccine

A vaccine to prevent rabies infection.

rabid animal

An animal infected with rabies.

viral infection

An infection caused by viruses.

neurological disease

A disorder that affects the nervous system.

Crazy or out of control behavior.

He was acting like he had rabies when he lost his temper.

Extreme anger or rage.

The debate turned rabid when they started shouting at each other.