Dengue is a mosquito-bornespread or transmitted by mosquitoes tropicalrelating to hot regions near the equator disease that can cause fever, rash, and severevery strong, serious, or intense aches in the head and joints. In everyday use, people often say dengue fever for the same illness.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /DEN-gay/
Easy pronunciation: DEN-gay (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
Medical noun: a mosquito-borne tropical disease.
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Dengue Meaning
A tropical illness spread by mosquitoes.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An infectious tropical disease spread by mosquitoes, marked by fever, rash, and pain in the head and joints.
Example: Several travelers came back with dengue after visiting the tropics.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- dengue fever — Common full-name form for the disease.
- breakbone fever — Traditional name for the same illness, but less common in modern use.
- dandy fever — Older name for the disease; used much less often today.
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Dengue Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- dengue fever
- breakbone fever
- dandy fever
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use dengue and dengue fever interchangeably; that is normal.
- Do not confuse dengue with a general fever or flu-like illness, since it is specifically a mosquito-borne disease.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does dengue mean?
Dengue is a mosquito-borne tropical disease that can cause fever, rash, and strong pain in the joints and head.
What are the synonyms of dengue?
Common synonyms or equivalent names are dengue fever, breakbone fever, and dandy fever.
Is dengue the same as dengue fever?
Yes, in common use dengue and dengue fever refer to the same disease.
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