Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lyme
noun
/laɪm/
Definition
Lyme is a type of disease caused by bacteria that are transmitted to humans through tick bites, particularly from the black-legged tick (Ixodes scapularis).
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with Lyme disease after a tick bite.
- She developed a rash that looked like a target, a common sign of Lyme.
- He was treated with antibiotics for Lyme disease.
Meaning
Lyme disease can cause a variety of symptoms, including fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans.
Synonyms
- Tick-borne disease
- Bacterial infection
