Crime and punishment - Black death Flashcards
Plague
a contagious bacterial disease characterized by fever and delirium
Bubonic
refers to the most common form of plague, characterized by swollen lymph nodes
Pandemic
an outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.
Epidemic
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at PARTICULAR TIME.
Contagion
The communication of disease from one person to another by close contact.
flea
A small, wingless insect that can transmit the plague from rats to humans.
bacteria
microscopic single cell organisms that can cause disease.
Yersinia pestis
the bacterium that cause the plague
quarantine
a period of isolation imposed on people or animals to prevent the spread of disease.
mortality
The state of being subject to death.
transmission
The act or process of spreading something from one person or place to another.
symptoms
Physical or mental features that indicate a condition or disease.
Medieval
Relating to the Middle Ages, the period from the 5th to the late 15th century.
Diagnosis
The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
Buboes
Swollen, inflamed lymph nodes in the armpit or groin, characteristic of bubonic plague.
Rats
Rodents that were vectors for the fleas carrying the plague bacteria.
Pathogon
A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.
Antibiotics
Medicines used to treat infections caused by bacteria.
outbreak
A sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, such as a disease.
Pneumonic
A form of plague that affects the lungs and can be spread through airborne droplets.
Septicemic
A severe form of plague where the bacteria spread in the bloodstream.
Flagellants
Members of a religious group who believed that self-punishment could atone for humanity’s sins and help prevent the plague.
Necrosis
The death of body tissue, often seen in severe cases of the plague.
Famine
Extreme scarcity of food, which often accompanied outbreaks of the plague due to disrupted agriculture and trade.
