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paludism

paludismnoun

paludisms

Translations

Paludism is a serious disease caused by parasites.

Малярия — это серьезное заболевание, вызываемое паразитами.

Definitions

A disease caused by parasites transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes, commonly known as malaria.

The doctor diagnosed the patient with paludism after observing the symptoms and conducting a blood test.

The morbid condition or feverish state arising from exposure to marshy or swampy environments; marsh fever.

Early explorers often succumbed to paludism after months of working in the malarial swamps.

Synonyms

intermittent fever