trench fever en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) An acute infectious disease, caused by the microorganism Rickettsia quintana (now Bartonella quintana) and transmitted by the louse Pediculus humanus, that affected very many soldiers during World War I.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| trench fevers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |