Bubo

usgb/ˈbjuːbəʊ/
noun

A swelling filled with pus, usually caused by a bacterial infection, on the lymph nodes especially in the groin or armpit.

The doctor diagnosed the painful swelling in the patient's groin as a bubo.
Visual representation of "bubo" - A swelling filled with pus, usually caused by a bacterial infection, on the lymph nodes especially in the groin or armpit

Often appears as...

  • diagnosed bubo
  • bubo in groin

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Medical Context

Used mainly in medical or health-related discussions, often describing symptoms of certain diseases.

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The presence of a bubo can indicate an infection like the plague.
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Severity Indicator

Implies a serious infection requiring medical attention, not a common mild swelling.

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When the bubo became enlarged, the patient was rushed to the hospital.
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Specific Locations

Typically associated with certain body areas such as the groin, armpit, or neck.

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The nurse checked for buboes in the patient's armpits and neck.
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