Bubo

Bubo Definition

A swollen, inflamed lymph node, especially one in the groin or armpit, traditionally associated with bubonic plague.

A specialized medical term, most often encountered in discussions of bubonic plague or historical medicine.

Bubo is a noun.

Bubo has low GRE relevance.

Bubo Synonyms

lymphadenopathy , swollen lymph node

How To Use Bubo In A Sentence

1. The physician identified a tender bubo in the patient’s groin.
2. Historically, the appearance of a bubo was a characteristic sign of bubonic plague.
3. The infection caused painful buboes in the lymph nodes near the wound.