Lyme
What is another word for Lyme? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Short for Lyme disease, a tick-borne bacterial infection that can cause fever, rash, and joint pain.
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How to use Lyme
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Lyme disease
test for Lyme
Etymology
The disease is named after Lyme, Connecticut, where it was first identified in the 1970s; the town names themselves trace back to Lyme Regis in Dorset, England.
Full origin of Lyme →Frequently asked questions
What does “Lyme” mean?
The word “Lyme” means short for Lyme disease, a tick-borne bacterial infection that can cause fever, rash, and joint pain. In plain terms, most commonly short for "Lyme disease," an illness spread by tick bites.
How do you use “Lyme” in a sentence?
Here is “Lyme” used in a sentence: “After finding a tick bite and a bullseye rash, she went straight to the doctor to test for Lyme.”
What part of speech is “Lyme”?
Depending on how it is used, “Lyme” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “Lyme” come from?
The word “Lyme” dates back to around 1970. The disease is named after Lyme, Connecticut, where it was first identified in the 1970s; the town names themselves trace back to Lyme Regis in Dorset, England.
Is “Lyme” a common word?
“Lyme” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Lyme” have?
“Lyme” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: short for Lyme disease, a tick-borne bacterial infection that can cause fever, rash, and joint pain.
