PNEUMONIC PLAGUE
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Pneumonic Plague.
Pneumonic Plague - as a noun
A rapidly progressive and frequently fatal form of the plague that can spread through the air from person to person; characterized by lung involvement with chill, bloody expectoration and high fever
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plague pneumoniapulmonic plagueExample Sentences
"The pneumonic plague is a highly infectious and deadly disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis."
"During the Middle Ages, the pneumonic plague, also known as the Black Death, swept through Europe and killed millions of people."
"The symptoms of pneumonic plague include high fever, cough, and difficulty breathing."
"Individuals infected with pneumonic plague need immediate medical treatment to avoid complications."
"The World Health Organization considers pneumonic plague to be one of the most dangerous infectious diseases."
