Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hant

Noun

/hænt/

Definition

A term often used to refer to a form of disease associated with exposure to rodent droppings.

Examples

The hantavirus poses a serious health risk in areas with high rodent populations.
She learned about the symptoms of hant that can emerge after exposure to infected rodents.
Researchers are studying the hant in relation to its effects on human health.

Meaning

Hant is commonly used in the context of ‘hantavirus’, which is a pathogen that can be transmitted from rodents to humans, leading to Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS).