rabies — a viral disease that affects the nervous system of mammals and is usually transmitted through the bite of an infected animal
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a viral disease that affects the nervous system of mammals and is usually transmitted through the bite of an infected animal
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈreɪbiːz/
Example Sentences
- The vampire bat's bite didn't give him superpowers, just a rabies scare that cost him $3,000 in medical bills.
- All pets must receive rabies vaccinations before traveling internationally.
- The wildlife expert explained that rabies makes animals behave like they're having the worst Monday ever.
rabies
NOUN[/ˈreɪbiːz/]
a viral disease that affects the nervous system of mammals and is usually transmitted through the bite of an infected animal
Rabid dog showing viral symptoms
No maybes when protecting babies from rabies!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin rabies, which originally meant 'madness' or 'rage' and came from the verb rabere, meaning 'to rage' or 'to rave.' The disease acquired this name because infected animals exhibit violent and aggressive behavior characteristic of extreme fury.
Breakdown
rabere (to rage, to rave) + -ies (noun-forming suffix), creating a noun denoting the state or condition of madness and fury.
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📝Examples
“The vampire bat's bite didn't give him superpowers, just a rabies scare that cost him $3,000 in medical bills.”
“All pets must receive rabies vaccinations before traveling internationally.”
“The wildlife expert explained that rabies makes animals behave like they're having the worst Monday ever.”
“Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, which is why immediate treatment after exposure is crucial.”
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