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ty·phus
 typhus
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- pronunciation:
- taI
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 s
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition: |
a serious infectious disease that is transmitted by fleas, mites, and lice and is marked by high fever, headache, delirium, and a red rash.
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| derivation: |
typhous (adj.) |
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