What does LYSSA mean?

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1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions: Lyssa refers to a genus of viruses that causes rabies in mammals. It is also another name for rabies itself.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈlɪsə/, UK: /ˈlaɪsə/

4. Origin and Usage: The word Lyssa comes from the Greek word "lytta," which means "rage" or "frenzy." It was first used in English in the mid-19th century to describe the genus of viruses that cause rabies. The word is still used today in scientific and medical contexts.

5. Synonyms: Rabies, hydrophobia

6. Related Words: Virus, rabid, rage, fury, madly

7. Example Sentences:

• The dog was diagnosed with lyssa after biting several people.
• She was afraid of contracting lyssa after being bitten by a stray dog.
• The doctor recommended a lyssa vaccine for anyone who had been bitten by a potentially rabid animal.