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Rabies (Noun)

Meaning

An acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The dog was put down after it was confirmed to have contracted rabies from a wild animal.
  • Rabies is a serious disease that can be prevented with prompt medical attention after a bite from an infected animal.
  • The symptoms of rabies can take months or even years to appear after the initial infection.
  • The World Health Organization has made significant progress in reducing the number of human deaths from rabies worldwide.
  • If left untreated, rabies is almost always fatal, with the virus eventually reaching the brain and causing severe neurological symptoms.

Synonyms

  • Lyssa
  • Madness
  • Hydrophobia

Hypernyms

  • Zoonotic Disease
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