Lyme Disease (Noun)
Meaning
An acute inflammatory disease characterized by a rash with joint swelling and fever; caused by bacteria carried by the bite of a deer tick.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed her with lyme disease after she reported a rash and joint pain following a camping trip in the woods.
- The hikers took precautions against tick bites to avoid contracting lyme disease on their trek through the forest.
- After being bitten by a tick, the boy developed symptoms of lyme disease, including a fever and swollen joints.
- The patient's lyme disease was treated with antibiotics, which quickly alleviated her symptoms and prevented long-term damage.
- The prevalence of lyme disease in the area led local health officials to issue warnings to residents and visitors about the importance of tick prevention and detection.