Bubonic plague

Bubonic plague

A fatal disease in which a person vomits, has severe diarrhea, and has swollen lumps.

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bubonic plague

Medical; Illness

A fatal disease in which a person vomits, has severe diarrhea, and has swollen lumps.

bubonic plague

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bubonic plague

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Biology; Entomology

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It is a painful medical condition involving the joints, muscles, or connective tissues of the body and the patient is described as rheumatic.

antigen

Medical; Illness

A substance that causes the body to make antibodies. Antigens are recognized by special cells as not belonging in the body.

anthrax

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A disease that is caused by bacteria and that is usually seen in cows and sheep. It is most often spread to people through the skin.

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An epidemic of bubonic plague in the 14Th century that began in Asia and swept through Europe.

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