Yellow Fever

Pronunciation: /ˈjɛloʊ ˈfivər/

Definitions of yellow fever

noun a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, causing fever and jaundice and often fatal

Example Sentences

A1 Yellow fever is a disease spread by mosquitoes.

A2 Symptoms of yellow fever include fever, headache, and muscle pain.

B1 Travelers to certain countries may need a yellow fever vaccination.

B2 The World Health Organization works to prevent outbreaks of yellow fever.

C1 Yellow fever can lead to serious complications such as liver failure.

C2 Research is ongoing to develop new treatments for yellow fever.

Examples of yellow fever in a Sentence

formal Yellow fever is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes in tropical regions.

informal I heard that yellow fever is a serious disease spread by mosquitoes.

slang Some people think yellow fever is just a bad flu, but it's much more dangerous.

figurative His obsession with vintage cars is like a case of yellow fever, he can't get enough of them.

Grammatical Forms of yellow fever

• plural: yellow fevers
• comparative: more yellow fever
• superlative: most yellow fever
• present tense: is yellow fever
• future tense: will be yellow fever
• perfect tense: has been yellow fever
• continuous tense: is being yellow fever
• singular: yellow fever
• positive degree: yellow fever
• infinitive: to have yellow fever
• gerund: having yellow fever
• participle: yellow fevered

Origin and Evolution of yellow fever

First Known Use: 1738 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'yellow fever' originated from the symptoms of the disease, which include jaundice causing a yellowing of the skin and eyes.

Evolution of the word: The term 'yellow fever' has remained consistent in its usage to describe the viral disease that causes jaundice and other symptoms. However, over time, the understanding of the disease, its transmission, and treatment have evolved significantly.