bubo
noun
bu·bo
| \ ˈbyü-(ˌ)bō
, ˈbü-\
, ˈbü-\
plural buboes
Definition of bubo
: an inflammatory swelling of a lymph gland especially in the groin
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Other Words from bubo
bubonic
\ byü-ˈbä-nik
, bü- \
adjective
, bü- \
adjective
Examples of bubo in a Sentence
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There, the bacteria multiply, causing the dark, swollen lump called buboes that give the plague its name. — Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, "4,000-year-old genomes point to origins of bubonic plague," 12 June 2018 Nevertheless, the bubonic plague, which is characterized by buboes, or swollen lymph nodes in people, is the most common form, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). — Elly Belle, Teen Vogue, "Idaho Boy Recovering From Plague," 14 June 2018 These prominent buboes give their name to bubonic plague. — Maggie Fox, NBC News, "‘Unusually Severe’ Plague Strikes 1,800 in Madagascar," 3 Nov. 2017 This causes a painful swelling called a bubo, where the infection gets its name. — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, "Madagascar in panic amid raging “double plague” outbreak; dozens dead," 6 Oct. 2017 While M. vespa resembles a wasp, M. bubo invokes the Latin genus for horned owls, and M. albus is covered in white fuzz. — National Geographic, "Adorable New Peacock Spiders Will Rock Your World," 7 June 2016 In addition to M. vespa, the duo identified M. albus, M. bubo, M. lobatus, M. tessellatus, and M. vultus. — National Geographic, "Adorable New Peacock Spiders Will Rock Your World," 7 June 2016 It is marked by the sudden appearance of bulbously swollen and painful lymph nodes (called buboes) in the groin or armpits. — Liam Stack, New York Times, "Plague Is Found in New Mexico. Again.," 27 June 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'bubo.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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bubo
noun
bu·bo
| \ ˈb(y)ü-(ˌ)bō
\
\
plural buboes
Medical Definition of bubo
: an inflammatory swelling of a lymph node especially in the groin
Other Words from bubo
bubonic
\ b(y)ü-ˈbän-ik
\
adjective
\
adjective