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rabies

The correct spelling is rabies.

How to pronounce rabies

noun

IPA: /ˈɹeɪ.biz/

Say it like: Rab-ees

The correct spelling is rabies. An infectious disease caused by species of Lyssavirus that causes acute encephalitis in warm-blooded animals and people, characterised by abnormal behaviour such as biting, exci…

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noun

  1. 1.An infectious disease caused by species of Lyssavirus that causes acute encephalitis in warm-blooded animals and people, characterised by abnormal behaviour such as biting, excitement, aggressiveness, and dementia, followed by paralysis and death.

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