Meaning & use
Rabies
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A fatal viral disease that affects the central nervous system of mammals, typically transmitted through the bite of an infected animal.
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The dog was quarantined after showing signs of rabies.
Vaccination programs have dramatically reduced human deaths from rabies worldwide.
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The name comes from the Latin rabies, meaning 'madness' or 'rage,' referencing the aggressive behavior the disease can cause in infected animals.
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