rabies
Definition
An acute, fatal viral disease of the central nervous system that primarily affects mammals, including humans, typically transmitted through the saliva of infected animals via bites or scratches.
A zoonotic infection caused by the rabies virus (genus Lyssavirus), leading to inflammation of the brain and spinal cord, with symptoms including hydrophobia, aerophobia, and aggressive behavior in advanced stages.
Examples
After the stray cat's love bite, he spent the weekend googling rabies symptoms instead of Netflix.
The wildlife expert warned that rabies turns cute raccoons into furry zombies overnight.
In the survival game, players debated whether to risk rabies from the glowing bat or starve politely.
His hypochondria convinced him that every mosquito was a rabies courier in disguise.