Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bubo

noun

/ˈbjuː.boʊ/

Definition

A bubo is a swollen lymph node that forms as a result of infection, particularly the bubonic plague.

Examples

The patient presented with a bubo in the groin, indicating a possible infection.
During the outbreak of plague, many individuals were reported to have developed buboes.
He felt a painful lump in his armpit and suspected it might be a bubo.

Meaning

The term ‘bubo’ specifically refers to an inflamed or swollen lymph node, which can be tender and painful, often occurring in the groin, armpit, or neck area.