Definition

A disease that is spread by ticks and caused by bacteria from a specific group called ehrlichia.

Example

Ehrlichiosis can cause symptoms like fever and fatigue after a tick bite.

Conversation

Have you heard about ehrlichiosis?

No, what's that?

It's a disease caused by a tick-borne bacteria.

That sounds serious! I should be more careful outside.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ehrlichiosis is derived from the name 'Ehrlich', referring to Paul Ehrlich, a German physician and scientist, who contributed to the field of microbiology and immunology. The suffix '-osis' comes from Greek 'osis' (meaning condition or disease). Therefore, the term 'ehrlichiosis' refers to a disease condition named after Paul Ehrlich.

Memory Tip

Think of Paul Ehrlich, the scientist who studied diseases, to remember that 'ehrlichiosis' is a disease condition named in his honor.

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