Bubonic plague
Bubonic plague noun - The most common form of the plague in humans; characterized by chills, prostration, delirium and the formation of buboes in the armpits and groin; does not spread from person to person.
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Outbreak and bubonic plague are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Outbreak" instead a noun phrase "Bubonic plague".
Outbreak
Outbreak noun - A sudden and usually temporary growth of activity.
Bubonic plague and outbreak are semantically related. You can use "Bubonic plague" instead a noun "Outbreak".
Nearby Word: outbreaking
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He is apparently sent on a bus in Season 3 — but not before (it is suggested) causing an outbreak of bubonic plague at Max's bidding.
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They're also persona non grata in many domains, as the CDC popping in to inspect that sudden outbreak of the bubonic plague can risk the Masquerade.
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In an episode of Torchwood, a number of people slip through the time rift into present-day Cardiff — causing, among other things, an outbreak of bubonic plague.
Source: The Black Death
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