typhoid
/ˈtaɪfɔɪd/
noun
- A serious bacterial disease that causes fever, stomach pain, and weakness, spread through contaminated food or water.
- The outbreak of typhoid was traced to a contaminated well.
- In the 19th century, typhoid was a common cause of death in crowded cities.
- Many travelers get vaccinated against typhoid before visiting high-risk areas.
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of the disease typhoid.
- The patient showed typhoid symptoms including a high fever and rose-colored spots.
- Typhoid fever can be treated with antibiotics if caught early.
- The hospital set up a special ward for typhoid cases.