Definition

Preventing or countering a viral disease that affects the nervous system, often transmitted through animal bites.

Example

The antirabies vaccine is essential for anyone who has been bitten by a potentially rabid animal.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new antirabies vaccine they developed?

Yeah, I read that it's really effective for pets!

I think it's great that they're making antirabies measures more accessible.

Absolutely! It will help a lot in preventing the disease.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antirabies is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "rabies" (from Latin, meaning madness or rage). The word refers to something that acts against rabies, a viral disease that causes madness in animals and humans.

Memory Tip

Think of 'anti-' meaning against, and 'rabies' referring to madness — this helps you remember that 'antirabies' means something that works against the madness caused by rabies.

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