ananaplas

/ˌænəˈplæzməsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a bacterial infection caused by certain Anaplasma species, typically transmitted by ticks and resulting in symptoms such as fever, headache, and muscle pain.

“The patient was diagnosed with anaplasmosis after returning from a hiking trip in the woods.”

Synonyms

  • anaplasma infection
  • tick-borne disease

Antonyms

  • healthy condition
  • tick-free state