typhus in Greek
typhus in Greek is τύφος — typhus means a serious bacterial disease spread by lice or fleas, causing high fever, rash, and confusion.
typhus in Greek
τύφος
Pronounced: tyfos
(pathology) Any of several similar diseases, characterised by high recurrent fever, caused by Rickettsia bacteria. Not to be confused with typhoid fever.
What does "typhus" mean?
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noun A serious bacterial disease spread by lice or fleas, causing high fever, rash, and confusion.
"Typhus spread rapidly through the crowded, unsanitary camp."
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typhus in a sentence
- Typhus spread rapidly through the crowded, unsanitary camp.
- Historically, typhus killed more soldiers than combat in some wars.
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What is "typhus" in Greek?
"typhus" in Greek is τύφος. typhus means: A serious bacterial disease spread by lice or fleas, causing high fever, rash, and confusion.
How do you pronounce τύφος?
"typhus" in Greek is τύφος, pronounced "tyfos".
How do you use "typhus" in a sentence?
Example: "Typhus spread rapidly through the crowded, unsanitary camp." In Greek, "typhus" is τύφος.
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