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