rabies
noun/ˈreɪbiːz/
Frequency rank: #10,210 most common English word
Meaning
A fatal viral disease affecting the nervous system, transmitted through the bite of an infected animal.
Example sentence
Anyone bitten by a wild animal should seek medical treatment immediately in case the animal had rabies.
Synonyms & related words
- hydrophobia
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