typhoid
n. C1 Advanced US //ˈtaɪfɔɪd// UK //tˈaɪfɔɪd// ty·phoid
n. a serious illness that causes a high fever, stomach pain, and sometimes a rash. It is usually spread through food or water that is not clean.
n. a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella typhi, typically transmitted through contaminated food or water. It is characterized by high fever, headache, and systemic inflammation.
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the typhoid.
Travelers to developing countries are often advised to get a typhoid vaccine before visiting to avoid drinking tap water.
Public health officials traced the typhoid outbreak to a single contaminated well in the village, leading to a massive sanitation campaign to prevent further spread.
From typhus + -oid.