blackwater fever

noun

, Pathology.

1. a severe form of malaria characterized by kidney damage and hemoglobinuria resulting in urine that is dark red or black.

blackwater fever

noun

1. med a rare and serious complication of malaria, characterized by massive destruction of red blood cells, producing dark red or blackish urine

Word History and Origins

Origin of blackwater fever¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

No little reputation as a cure and preventive for blackwater fever does vermouth enjoy!

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This is said to be a fine cure for blackwater fever, and it makes a most refreshing drink, prepared with sugar, like lemonade.

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Died of blackwater fever before the line got past this camp.

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The rainy season was imminent, and malaria and blackwater fever claimed their victims by the score.

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One dare not go into the jungle—it's too full of malaria and blackwater fever.

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