Spotted Fever (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several severe febrile diseases characterized by skin rashes or spots on the skin.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with Rocky Mountain spotted fever after analyzing the symptoms and test results.
- Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a serious disease that can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.
- The symptoms of Mediterranean spotted fever include a high fever, headache, and a distinctive rash on the skin.
- Tick-borne spotted fever is common in tropical and subtropical regions, and can be transmitted through tick bites.
- After being bitten by a tick, the hiker began to exhibit symptoms of spotted fever, including a severe headache and rash.