Bubonic Plague (Noun)
Meaning
The most common form of the plague in humans; characterized by chills, prostration, delirium and the formation of buboes in the armpits and groin; does not spread from person to person.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The Black Death pandemic that swept through Europe in the 14th century was primarily caused by the bubonic plague.
- The symptoms of bubonic plague typically include fever, chills, and painful swelling of the lymph nodes in the groin, armpits, and neck.
- During the medieval period, the bubonic plague was responsible for millions of deaths across Europe and Asia.
- Rats and fleas were often carriers of the bubonic plague, spreading it to humans through bites and infected fleas.
- The bubonic plague is still found today in some parts of the world, particularly in rural areas where sanitation is poor and rodents are prevalent.