Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Rocky Mountain spotted fever noun: a disease of the Americas characterized by fever and rashes, caused by bacteria of the species Rickettsia rickettsii and transmitted by ticks.
Noun
Rocky Mountain spotted fever (usually uncountable, plural Rocky Mountain spotted fevers)
- A disease of the Americas characterized by fever and rashes, caused by bacteria of the species Rickettsia rickettsii and transmitted by ticks.
- Synonyms:
- black measles, blue disease
Synonyms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Forms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever
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Origin of Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Rocky Mountain refers to the US Rocky Mountains, where the disease was first identified. Spotted fever refers to the rash and the fever that are the most obvious symptoms.
Questions about Rocky Mountain spotted fever
- What does Rocky Mountain spotted fever mean?
- Rocky Mountain spotted fever means a disease of the Americas characterized by fever and rashes, caused by bacteria of the species Rickettsia rickettsii and transmitted by ticks.
- What part of speech is Rocky Mountain spotted fever?
- Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a noun.
- What is the plural of Rocky Mountain spotted fever?
- The plural of Rocky Mountain spotted fever is Rocky Mountain spotted fevers.
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