tularaemia

/tjuːlɛˈriːmiə/; /tuːlɑːˈriːmiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare, infectious disease caused by Francisella tularensis, typically transmitted through contact with infected animals or contaminated water.

“The remote town was affected by a tularaemia outbreak after a nearby lake became contaminated with the bacteria.”

Synonyms

  • Francis disease
  • tularemia

Antonyms

  • epidemic
  • pandemic