Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bubonic
Adjective
/bjuːˈbɒnɪk/
Definition
Relating to a severe form of the plague characterized by the swelling of lymph nodes (buboes).
Examples
- The bubonic plague devastated Europe in the 14th century.
- Symptoms of bubonic plague include fever, chills, and swollen lymph nodes.
- Historically, bubonic outbreaks led to severe population declines.
Meaning
The term ‘bubonic’ describes a type of plague that is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. It primarily causes swollen and painful lymph nodes, known as buboes.
Synonyms
- Plague
- Black Death
- Pestilence
