Rabid
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Rabid
Rabid (/ˈræbɪd/ or /ˈreɪbɪd/) is an adjective often used to describe a person or animal that is extremely violent or furious. It is most commonly associated with the disease rabies, which can cause infected animals to behave in this way.
Etymology
The term "rabid" originates from the Latin word "rabidus," meaning "mad, furious." It was first used in English in the 15th century to describe the symptoms of the disease rabies.
Related Terms
- Rabies: A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals. Early symptoms can include fever and tingling at the site of exposure. These symptoms are followed by one or more of the following symptoms: violent movements, uncontrolled excitement, fear of water, an inability to move parts of the body, confusion, and loss of consciousness.
- Hydrophobia: An outdated term for rabies, derived from the Greek words for "water" and "fear." This term was used because one of the symptoms of rabies is a difficulty swallowing, which can lead to a fear of drinking.
- Lyssavirus: A genus of RNA viruses which includes the rabies virus. These viruses are characterized by their ability to cause severe neurological disease in mammals.
- Zoonosis: Any disease or infection that is naturally transmissible from vertebrate animals to humans.
- Vaccine: A biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease. A vaccine typically contains an agent that resembles a disease-causing microorganism and is often made from weakened or killed forms of the microbe, its toxins, or one of its surface proteins.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rabid
- Wikipedia's article - Rabid
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