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buboes

/ˈbjuːboʊz/ /ˈbuːboʊz/

Meanings
noun
An inflamed swelling of a lymph node, especially in the armpit or the groin, due to an infection such as bubonic plague, gonorrhea, tuberculosis or syphilis.

Examples :

"The doctor examined the patient for buboes in his groin, a possible sign of infection. "
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Related Words

Illustration patient

patient noun

/ˈpeɪʃənt/

A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

"The patient followed the doctor's instructions carefully. "

Illustration syphilis

syphilis noun

/ˈsɪfɪlɪs/

A disease spread via sexual activity, caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.

"After unprotected sex, John worried he might have contracted syphilis, so he went to the clinic for a checkup. "

Illustration gonorrhea

gonorrhea noun

/ˌɡɒn.əˈɹi.ə/

An STD caused by a species of bacteria (the gonococcus) that affects the mucous membrane of the genital and urinary tracts.

"Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection that can affect the urinary tract. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration bubonic

bubonic adjective

/buːˈbɒnɪk/ /bjuːˈbɒnɪk/

Of or pertaining to buboes.

"1994: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, International Notes Human Plague -- India, 1994 - "In particular, bubonic plague is characterized by painful swelling of lymph nodes (buboes) in the inguinal, axillary, or cervical regions.""

Illustration tuberculosis

tuberculosis noun

/tjuːˌbɜː(r)kjʊˈləʊsɪs/

An infectious disease of humans and animals caused by a species of mycobacterium, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis, mainly infecting the lungs where it causes tubercles characterized by the expectoration of mucus and sputum, fever, weight loss, and chest pain, and transmitted through inhalation or ingestion of bacteria.

"The doctor suspected tuberculosis after seeing the patient's persistent cough and weight loss. "

Illustration examined

examined verb

/ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/

To observe or inspect carefully or critically

"He examined the crime scene for clues."

Illustration possible

possible noun

/ˈpɒsɪbl̩/ /ˈpɑsəbl̩/

A possible one.

"A possible solution to the math problem is to use the formula. "

Illustration swelling

swelling verb

/ˈswɛl.ɪŋ/

To become bigger, especially due to being engorged.

"After she bumped her head, a large bump started swelling on her forehead. "

Illustration inflamed

inflamed verb

/ɪnˈfleɪmd/

To set on fire; to kindle; to cause to burn, flame, or glow.

"The careless child inflamed the dry leaves, causing a small fire. "

Illustration armpit

armpit noun

/ˈɑɹmˌpɪt/

The cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.

"Sweat dripped down from his armpit after running in the hot sun. "

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infection noun

/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/

The act or process of infecting.

"The infection spread quickly through the classroom after one student got sick. "