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I believe that illness has led me to a life of gratitude, so I consider Lyme disease at this point in my life to be a blessing in disguise.
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Meaning of "Lyme disease" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LYME DISEASE

Named after Lyme, Connecticut, the town where it was first identified in humans.
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PRONUNCIATION OF LYME DISEASE

Lyme disease  [laɪm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LYME DISEASE

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Lyme disease is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LYME DISEASE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Lyme disease

Lyme disease

Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by at least three species of bacteria belonging to the genus Borrelia. Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto is the main cause of Lyme disease in North America, whereas Borrelia afzelii and Borrelia garinii cause most European cases. The first known existence of the Borrelia bacteria dates back to up to 20 million years ago. The disease is named after the towns of Lyme and Old Lyme, Connecticut, US, where a number of cases were identified in 1975. Although it was known that Lyme disease was a tick-borne disease as far back as 1978, the cause of the disease remained a mystery until 1981, when B. burgdorferi was identified by entomologist Dr. Willy Burgdorfer. Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in the Northern Hemisphere. Borrelia is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected ticks belonging to a few species of the genus Ixodes. Early symptoms may include fever, headache, and fatigue. A rash occurs in 70–80% of infected persons at the site of the tick bite after a delay of 3–30 days, and may or may not appear as the well-publicized bull's-eye.

Definition of Lyme disease in the English dictionary

The definition of Lyme disease in the dictionary is a disease of domestic animals and humans, caused by the spirochaete Borrelia burghdorferi and transmitted by ticks, and variously affecting the joints, heart, and brain.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LYME DISEASE


Anaheim
ˈænəˌhaɪm
anytime
ˌɛnɪˈtaɪm
climb
klaɪm
crime
kraɪm
daytime
ˈdeɪˌtaɪm
dime
daɪm
enzyme
ˈɛnzaɪm
I´m
aɪm
lifetime
ˈlaɪfˌtaɪm
lime
laɪm
Mannheim
ˈmænhaɪm
maritime
ˈmærɪˌtaɪm
meantime
ˈmiːnˌtaɪm
mime
maɪm
prime
praɪm
showtime
ˈʃəʊtaɪm
sometime
ˈsʌmˌtaɪm
sublime
səˈblaɪm
summertime
ˈsʌməˌtaɪm
time
taɪm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LYME DISEASE

Lycra lout
Lycurgus
Lydda
lyddite
Lydgate
Lydia
Lydian
lye
Lyell
lying
lying-in
lying-in ward
lyingly
lyings-in
lyke-wake
Lyle
Lyly
lyme grass
Lyme Regis
Lymington

WORDS THAT END LIKE LYME DISEASE

Alzheimer´s disease
Chagas´ disease
coeliac disease
coronary heart disease
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Crohn´s disease
Cushing´s disease
degenerative joint disease
disease
diverticular disease
ease
gum disease
heart disease
Huntington´s disease
infectious disease
kidney disease
motor neuron disease
Paget´s disease
Parkinson´s disease
sease
skin disease

Synonyms and antonyms of Lyme disease in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Lyme disease» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LYME DISEASE

Find out the translation of Lyme disease to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Lyme disease from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Lyme disease» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

莱姆病
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

enfermedad de Lyme
570 millions of speakers

English

Lyme disease
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लाइम रोग
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مرض لايم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

болезнь Лайма
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

doença de Lyme
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

লাইম রোগ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

la maladie de Lyme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

penyakit Lyme
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Lyme-Borreliose
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ライム病
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

라임 병
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Penyakit Lyme
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bệnh Lyme
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

லைம் நோய்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लाइम रोग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Lyme hastalığı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

La malattia di Lyme
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Borelioza
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

хвороба Лайма
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

boala Lyme
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Η νόσος του Lyme
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Lyme se siekte
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

borrelia
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Lyme sykdom
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Lyme disease

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LYME DISEASE»

The term «Lyme disease» is quite widely used and occupies the 39.764 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LYME DISEASE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Lyme disease

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QUOTES WITH «LYME DISEASE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Lyme disease.
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Rebecca Wells
I believe that illness has led me to a life of gratitude, so I consider Lyme disease at this point in my life to be a blessing in disguise.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LYME DISEASE»

Discover the use of Lyme disease in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Lyme disease and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Lyme Disease: The Ecology of a Complex System
This controversial book is a comprehensive, synthetic review of research on the ecology of Lyme disease in North America. It describes how humans get sick, why some years and places are so risky and others not.
Richard Ostfeld, 2010
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Insights Into Lyme Disease Treatment: 13 Lyme-Literate ...
Health care journalist Connie Strasheim has conducted intensive interviews with thirteen of the world's most competent Lyme disease healers, asking them thoughtful, important questions, and then spent months compiling their information into ...
Connie Strasheim, 2009
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The Top 10 Lyme Disease Treatments: Defeat Lyme Disease with ...
Provides information about effective treatment protocols and supplements to battle Lyme disease.
Bryan Rosner, Julie Byers, Michael Huckleberry, 2007
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Lyme Disease: An Evidence-Based Approach
This book provides information on the advances in the application of molecular and cellular microbiology to Borrelia burgdorferi and Lyme disease. This book has 17 chapters and is divided into two parts.
John J. Halperin, 2011
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Lyme disease: the cause, the cure, the controversy
Discusses how the disease is spread, who is at risk, the symptoms and consequences of Lyme disease, diagnosis of the condition, successful and unsuccessful treatments, and how to avoid getting the disease
Alan G. Barbour (M.D.), 1996
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Healing Lyme Disease Naturally: History, Analysis, and ...
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Wolf D. Storl, 2011
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Why Can't I Get Better?: Solving the Mystery of Lyme and ...
In this book, Dr. Horowitz: • Breaks new ground with a 16 Point Differential Diagnostic Map, the basis for his revolutionary Lyme treatment plan, and an overarching approach to treating all chronic illness. • Introduces MSIDS, or ...
Richard Horowitz, 2013
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Out of the Woods: Healing Lyme Disease--body, Mind and Spirit
Recounts the author's battle with Lyme disease, including the initial misdiagnoses, the disease's toll on her family and career, and how she found spiritual, emotional, and physical enlightenment, along with an overview of the disease.
Katina I. Makris, 2011
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The Lyme Disease Solution
This book is a "must have" for all chronic Lyme (and other tick borne illness) patients and for their families.
Kenneth B. Singleton, M.D., 2009
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Lyme Disease: My Search for a Diagnosis
Personal story inspirational book on coping with undiagnosed illness.
Linda Hanner, 1991

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LYME DISEASE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Lyme disease is used in the context of the following news items.
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Steer Clear of Ticks! Lyme Disease Spiked 320% in the U.S. - Shape …
They just released a new report indicating that the risk of Lyme disease has soared 320 percent in the last twenty years. Since Lyme infections ... «Shape Magazine, Jul 15»
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This New Map Shows Your Risk of Catching Lyme Disease
To date, the Lyme disease maps published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have pinpointed Lyme disease clusters with ... «National Geographic, Jul 15»
3
These Maine kids know how to fight back against Lyme disease
AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced the winners of the 2015 Lyme Disease ... «Bangor Daily News, Jul 15»
4
Rep. Joe Courtney Live to Discuss Iran, National Security, and Lyme
We sit down with Courtney to talk about Iran, national security, education and Lyme disease. You can join the conversation and ask questions ... «WNPR News, Jul 15»
5
Reader Comment: Who Created Lyme Disease?
Climate change is apparently encouraging the spread of Lyme disease, and a report by NBC News dares to say so. This may seem like a fresh ... «Twin Falls Times-News, Jul 15»
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Living with Lyme: Mom passes illness to all four sons - Lebanon …
Sheíla Hoffer may have had Lyme disease for years before conceiving her children, who each suffer from complications of the disease after ... «Lebanon Daily News, Jul 15»
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Lyme disease forum: Camaraderie rules; new friends bond
As the Poughkeepsie Journal planned last Wednesday's “Get the Facts: Lyme Disease” forum, our goal was to bring together experts with those ... «Poughkeepsie Journal, Jul 15»
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Woman living with Lyme disease shares diagnosis, treatment …
A Huron County woman has had her life turned upside down by Lyme disease and wants others to be aware of the consequences. Cases of ... «CTV News, Jul 15»
9
The results are in: Inhalable Ebola vaccine, spread of Lyme disease
(CNN) Here's the fascinating research we're watching from around the world. CNN Health & Wellness has gauged these studies' impact on our ... «CNN, Jul 15»
10
Lyme Disease Is Growing, Spreading To New Areas: CDC Study
Incidents of Lyme disease are on the increase, and not in just the usual places. The geographical spread of the disease is widening, according ... «Patch.com, Jul 15»

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