typhoidal

/tɪfɔɪˈdæl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or caused by typhoid fever, a bacterial infection that affects the digestive system.

“The typhoidal fever that swept through the village was a devastating blow to the community.”

2. noun

A person or animal suffering from typhoid fever.

“The typhoidal patient was isolated in a separate ward to prevent the spread of the disease.”

Synonyms

  • enteric
  • typhoid
  • typhoid-like

Antonyms

  • healthy
  • non-contagious