calenturish

/kælˈen.tʊr.ɪʃ/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of an infectious disease, especially a fever, caused by a bacterium or virus.

“The symptoms were calenturish and indicated a serious infection.”

2. noun

a person affected by such a disease.

“The doctor treated several calenturish patients in one day.”

Synonyms

  • febrile
  • infectious

Antonyms

  • benign
  • non-contagious