leptospirosis

/ˌˈlɛptəˈspaɪˌroʊsəs/
IPA guide

Definitions of leptospirosis
  1. noun
    an infectious disease cause by leptospira and transmitted to humans from domestic animals; characterized by jaundice and fever
    synonyms: swamp fever
    see moresee less
    types:
    canicola fever
    an acute feverish disease in people and in dogs marked by gastroenteritis and mild jaundice
    Weil's disease
    a severe form of leptospirosis in human beings
    type of:
    zoonosis, zoonotic disease
    an animal disease that can be transmitted to humans
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘leptospirosis'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family