notifiable
Britishadjective
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denoting certain infectious diseases of humans, such as smallpox and tuberculosis, outbreaks of which must be reported to the public health authorities
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denoting certain infectious diseases of animals, such as BSE, foot-and-mouth disease, and rabies, outbreaks of which must be reported to the appropriate veterinary authority
Example Sentences
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In a recent email to ProPublica, federal officials said vitamin K deficiency bleeding has never been submitted for consideration as a notifiable condition.
From Salon ● May 7, 2026
Invasive meningitis is classed as an urgent notifiable disease, so under Health Protection Regulations 2010 it is a requirement to report cases to health protection officials as soon as a case is suspected.
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026
It is a notifiable disease so anyone suspecting their animals may have it must report it to a vet, local divisional veterinary office or to Daera directly.
From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2025
Both types of disease are notifiable under the Communicable Diseases Act, as they can cause serious problems and even death.
From Science Daily ● May 28, 2024
By order of the Local Government Board influenza has been made a notifiable disease.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, February 26, 1919 by Various
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