Definition

A bacterial infection that affects humans, caused by bacteria from the Brucella genus, often transmitted from infected animals and leading to symptoms like fever and fatigue.

Example

The farmer was diagnosed with brucellosis after handling infected livestock.

Conversation

Have you heard about brucellosis?

No, what is it?

It's an infection that you can get from animals, and it can cause fever and headaches.

That sounds serious! I hope it’s not common.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Brucellosis is derived from 'Brucella' (named after the bacteriologist David Bruce, who discovered the causative agent) and '-osis' (a suffix used in medical terminology to denote a condition or disease). The term refers to the disease caused by the Brucella bacteria.

Memory Tip

Think of 'Brucella' as the name of the bacteria that causes this disease, and '-osis' indicating a medical condition. This helps you remember that brucellosis is a disease caused by Brucella.

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