valley fever

noun

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Experts raised concerns at the time that valley fever could jeopardize the accuracy of the research. Kunle Falayi, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024 The Republic's 2021 investigation about valley fever among the macaque colony triggered a federal investigation at the time. Kunle Falayi, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024 In other health news, valley fever is a growing risk in Central California, but few visitors ever get a warning. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024 Residents fear the earth-moving work will increase the threat of valley fever — a fungal respiratory infection that is transmitted in dust. Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for valley fever 

Word History

Etymology

from its prevalence in the San Joaquin valley of California

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of valley fever was in 1938

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“Valley fever.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/valley%20fever. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

valley fever

noun
val·​ley fever ˈval-ē- How to pronounce valley fever (audio)

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