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rabies
[rey-beez]
noun
an infectious disease of dogs, cats, and other animals, transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected animal and usually fatal if prophylactic treatment is not administered: caused by an RNA virus of the rhabdovirus group; hydrophobia.
rabies
/ ˈreɪbiːz, ˌreɪbɪˈɛtɪk, ˈræbɪk /
noun
Also called: hydrophobia. lyssa.pathol an acute infectious viral disease of the nervous system transmitted by the saliva of infected animals, esp dogs. It is characterized by excessive salivation, aversion to water, convulsions, and paralysis
rabies
A usually fatal infectious disease of warm-blooded animals caused by a virus of the genus Lyssavirus that causes inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. It is transmitted by the bite of an infected animal, such as a dog or bat and can be prevented in humans by a vaccine.
See Note at hydrophobia
rabies
An acute disease, caused by a virus, which attacks the central nervous system and results in paralysis and death if not treated promptly. Rabies is transmitted to humans by the bite of an animal infected with the disease.
Other 51Թ Forms
- rabic adjective
- antirabies adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of rabies1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of rabies1
Example Sentences
They carry parasites and diseases such as the bubonic plague, rabies and lyme disease that can be transmitted to people while feeding them.
The bat was discovered on April 17 and taken in for testing as part of the county’s routine rabies surveillance effort, according to the OC Health Care Agency.
In Season 2, she is almost immediately attacked by a wolf and forced to have rabies shots.
When this sweetheart goes on the attack, the effect is like watching a bunny with rabies.
H5N1 also causes neurological problems like dizziness and seizures, which are symptoms of rabies, too.
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