Dengue Fever (Noun)
Meaning
An infectious disease of the tropics transmitted by mosquitoes and characterized by rash and aching head and joints.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with dengue fever after returning from a trip to Southeast Asia.
- Dengue fever is a major public health concern in many tropical countries due to its high transmission rate.
- The symptoms of dengue fever can range from mild to severe and include fever, headache, and joint pain.
- The World Health Organization has implemented various measures to control the spread of dengue fever in affected regions.
- After being bitten by an infected mosquito, it can take up to two weeks for the symptoms of dengue fever to appear.