Meaning of the word rabies in English

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rabies

US /ˈreɪ.biːz/
UK /ˈreɪ.biːz/
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Noun

a contagious and fatal viral disease of dogs and other mammals that causes madness and convulsions, transmissible through the saliva to humans.

Example:
The dog was quarantined after showing symptoms of rabies.
Vaccination is crucial for preventing rabies in pets.
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