Rocky Mountain spotted fever en · NOUN
Etymology
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.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A disease of the Americas characterized by fever and rashes, caused by bacteria of the species Rickettsia rickettsii and transmitted by ticks.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain spotted fevers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
wood tick · brown dog tick · American dog tick · Rocky Mountain wood tick
Synonyms
Translations (3)
pt doença do carrapato (viral disease) · pl gorączka Gór Skalistych (viral disease) · pt febre maculosa (viral disease)