bubo

UK: /ˈbjuːbəʊ/ US: (byo̅o̅′bō, bo̅o̅′-)

Inflections of 'bubo' (n): npl: buboes

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bu•bo  (byo̅o̅′bō, bo̅o̅′-), n., pl. -boes. [Pathol.]

1. Pathology an inflammatory swelling of a lymphatic gland, esp. in the groin or armpit.

• Greek boubó̄n literally, groin
• Late Latin
• Middle English 1350–1400

bu′boed, adj. 

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bubo / ˈbjuːbəʊ/ noun ( -boes)

1. inflammation and swelling of a lymph node, often with the formation of pus, esp in the region of the armpit or groin

Etymology: 14th Century: from Medieval Latin bubō swelling, from Greek boubōn groin, glandular swelling

bubonic / bjuːˈbɒnɪk/ adjective