Bubonic Meaning in English
word
bjuˈbɑnɪk
byoo-BAH-nik
bjuːbˈɒnɪk
byoo-BON-ik
Definition
Relating to buboes or to the bubonic plague, a serious infectious disease that caused swelling of the lymph nodes and was responsible for historic epidemics.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always used in medical or historical contexts as an adjective ("bubonic plague"). Rarely used alone; it is not a noun. Common mistake: don't confuse with "pneumonic" (a different form of plague).
Spanish: bubónicaPortuguese (BR): bubônicaPortuguese (PT): bubónicaChinese (Simplified): 腺鼠疫的Chinese (Traditional): 腺鼠疫的Hindi: बुबोनिकArabic: الدُبَلية (له علاقة بالطاعون الدبلي)Bengali: বিউবোনিকRussian: бубонныйJapanese: 腺ペストのVietnamese: hạchKorean: 선페스트의Turkish: bubonUrdu: گلٹیوں سے متعلقIndonesian: bubonik
Example Sentences
The bubonic plague spread quickly through Europe.
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Doctors studied the bubonic symptoms in patients.
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A bubonic infection requires urgent treatment.
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Medieval towns were devastated by bubonic outbreaks.
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There’s still a risk of bubonic plague in some rural areas.
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Rats and fleas helped spread the bubonic disease centuries ago.
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