typhoid

/ˈtaɪfoʊɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a highly infectious disease caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi, characterized by fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

“The doctor diagnosed her with typhoid fever after conducting a series of medical tests.”

Synonyms

  • enteric fever
  • typhoid fever

Antonyms

  • healthy
  • well