paratyphoid

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Noun paratyphoid has 1 sense

paratyphoid, paratyphoid fever - any of a variety of infectious intestinal diseases resembling typhoid fever
--₁ is a kind of infectious disease

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Paratyphoid

Noun:

1. A bacterial infection caused by the bacteria of the Salmonella group, resembling typhoid fever but typically less severe.

Example sentence: The outbreak of paratyphoid in the city has prompted health officials to take immediate measures.

Adjective:

1. Relating to or affected by paratyphoid.

Example sentence: The doctor recommended a paratyphoid vaccine for those traveling to high-risk areas.

Verb:

1. (Rare) To infect or cause to become affected by the bacteria of the Salmonella group.

Example sentence: The contaminated food could potentially paratyphoid all those who consume it.