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Q fever

Pronunciation: /kjuː/

Definition of Q fever

noun

[mass noun]
  • an infectious fever caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii, which may be transmitted to humans from cattle, sheep, and other domesticated animals.

Origin:

1930s: from Q for query + fever

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