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typhus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • typhus noun A serious bacterial disease spread by lice or fleas, causing high fever, rash, and confusion.

Senses

typhus is used for these senses in English:

  • typhus (pathology) Any of several similar diseases, characterised by high recurrent fever, caused by Rickettsia bacteria. Not to be confused with typhoid fever.
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