brucellosis
(bru-cel-lo-sis)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. infectious bacterial disease of human beings transmitted by contact with infected animals or infected meat or milk products; characterized by fever and headache
Example Sentence
An outbreak of brucellosis forced the sausage factory to shut down.
Synonyms
undulant fever; Malta fever; Gibraltar fever; Rock fever
Antonyms
good health