Meaning of the word "breakbone fever" in English
What does "breakbone fever" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
breakbone fever
US /ˈbreɪkˌboʊn ˈfiːvər/
UK /ˈbreɪkˌbəʊn ˈfiːvə/
Noun
an acute infectious disease caused by a flavivirus, transmitted by mosquitoes, and characterized by headache, fever, severe joint and muscle pain, and rash
Example:
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The doctor diagnosed him with breakbone fever, also known as dengue.
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Symptoms of breakbone fever include high fever and severe body aches.
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