paratyphoid
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˌpærəˈtaɪfɔɪd//
KK: /ˌpærəˈtaɪfɔɪd/
adjective
Definition
Similar to or related to a type of fever that is similar to typhoid fever.
Example
The doctor diagnosed the patient with a paratyphoid infection after reviewing the symptoms.
Conversation
I heard that some people are getting sick with paratyphoid symptoms.
Really? I thought that was pretty rare these days.
Yeah, it's surprising how these old diseases can still pop up.
We should definitely be cautious and wash our hands more often.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
typhoid
infectious
contagious
Antonyms
noninfectious
harmless
safe
noun
Definition
A type of illness caused by bacteria that is similar to typhoid fever, often spread through contaminated food or water.
Example
The outbreak of paratyphoid in the region was linked to unclean water sources.
Conversation
Have you heard about paratyphoid fever?
Yeah, I read it can be caught from contaminated food.
It's scary how easily you can get sick from just one meal.
Root Explanation
Paratyphoid → It is formed from "para-" (meaning alongside or beyond) and "typhus" (from Greek "typhos", meaning stupor or fever). The term refers to a condition that is similar to typhus but not as severe, indicating a related but distinct illness.
Memory Tip
Think of 'para-' meaning 'alongside' and 'typhus' referring to a fever — this helps you remember that paratyphoid is a fever that is similar to but less severe than typhoid.
Visually Confused Words
pretyphoid