Meaning & Definition of word "Bubonic"
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Bubonic
/bjuːˈbɒnɪk/
adjective:
- 1. relating to or characterized by buboes, especially referring to the bubonic plague.
- Example: The bubonic plague was responsible for the deaths of millions during the Middle Ages.
- 2. describing a severe outbreak of bubonic plague.
- Example: The city struggled to contain the bubonic outbreak that spread rapidly among its population.
- 3. pertaining to the swollen lymph nodes associated with bubonic plague.
- Example: Doctors identified numerous bubonic lesions on the patient.
- 4. referring to conditions or symptoms related to bubonic plague.
- Example: Bubonic symptoms typically include fever and swollen lymph nodes.
Etymology
Derived from the Late Latin 'bubonicus', from Greek 'bubo' meaning 'swelling'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bubonic plague:
A highly infectious and deadly disease caused by the Yersinia pestis bacteria.
bubonic outbreak:
A sudden increase in cases of bubonic plague in a given area.
Related Words
plague:
A disease that spreads rapidly and causes high mortality.
bubo:
A painful swelling of lymph nodes, often associated with the bubonic plague.
Yersinia pestis:
The bacterium that causes the bubonic plague.
Slang Meanings of bubonic
Meaning: Used humorously to describe something as infectious or widespread.
Example Sentence: That joke was bubonic; everyone caught it!
Meaning: Informal reference to disease or illness in an exaggerated way.
Example Sentence: Feeling that bad? It must be bubonic!