typhogenic

/taɪˈfɒdʒɛnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing or causing typhus, especially typhus fever.

“The typhogenic conditions in the city were exacerbated by the poor sanitation and lack of medical care.”

2. noun

A person or thing that produces or causes typhus, especially typhus fever.

“The typhogenic vector in the area was a common rat species that carried the disease.”

Synonyms

  • fever-producing
  • typhus-causing

Antonyms

  • fever-reducing
  • typhus-preventing