Bubonic Definition

Relating to or characterized by buboes, especially the form of plague that causes swollen, painful lymph nodes.

Used mainly in medical and historical discussions, especially in the phrase “bubonic plague.”

Bubonic is an adjective.

Bubonic has low GRE relevance.

Bubonic Synonyms

bubo-forming , plague-related

How To Use Bubonic In A Sentence

  1. The physician recognized the bubonic symptoms and ordered immediate isolation.
  2. Bubonic plague spread rapidly through several medieval cities.
  3. Modern antibiotics can effectively treat bubonic infections when administered promptly.
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