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paratyphoid Definition

para·ty·phoid (par′ə tī′fo̵id′)

adjective

designating, of, or causing an infectious disease closely resembling typhoid fever but usually milder and caused by bacteria (genus Salmonella)

Etymology: para- + typhoid

noun

paratyphoid fever

paratyphoid Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • fever: The importance of paratyphoid fever is likely to increase.
  • infection: These are also referred to as the paratyphoid infections.