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framboesia

framboesia

9.9
A tropical contagious disease that causes red skin bumps and open sores
  • noun
  • /fræmˈboʊziə/
  • Archaic
translation icon : framboesia
  • Doctors diagnosed the patient with framboesia after noticing the characteristic red skin eruptions.

Examples

  • The doctor diagnosed him with framboesia after examining his skin.

  • The spread of framboesia in tropical regions remains a concern for public health authorities.

  • Early treatment is crucial to prevent complications from framboesia.

  • Many tropical regions are affected by framboesia outbreaks.

  • Doctors diagnosed the patient with framboesia after noticing the characteristic red skin eruptions.

  • Early treatment is crucial to prevent complications from framboesia.

  • The spread of framboesia in tropical regions remains a concern for public health authorities.

Synonyms

yaws
vsframboesia
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical skin disease that causes red sores and mainly affects children

is the same disease but not limited to children or rural areas

Antonyms

health
∞ 1.0

The condition of a person's body and mind, especially being free from illness or injury

wellness
52 3.2

Good physical and mental health that people try to keep

Surface Forms

framboesia singular
framboesias plural

Etymology

Framboesia comes from the French word framboise, which means 'raspberry', because the red, bumpy skin sores of the disease look a little like a raspberry. So the name helps you remember this tropical infectious illness that causes red eruptions and ulcers.