Anthrax (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A disease of humans that is not communicable; caused by infection with Bacillus anthracis followed by septicemia.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Hyponyms

• Inhalation Anthrax
• Anthrax Pneumonia
• Ragpicker's Disease
• Malignant Pustule
• Ragsorter's Disease
• Woolsorter's Disease
• Woolsorter's Pneumonia

Meaning ²

A highly infectious animal disease (especially cattle and sheep); it can be transmitted to people.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Splenic Fever

Hypernyms

• Zoonotic Disease