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jungle fever

 
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–noun Pathology.
a severe variety of malarial fever occurring in the East Indies and the tropics.
Origin:
1795–1805
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jungle fever  
n.  

  1. Malaria, especially a severe form occurring in the East Indies and other tropical regions.

  2. Any of various diseases native to the tropics.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: jun·gle fever
Pronunciation: 'j&[ng]-g&l-
Function: noun
: a severe form of malaria or yellow fever —compare JUNGLE YELLOW FEVER
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

jungle fever jun·gle fever (jŭng'gəl)
n.
See malaria.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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