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Definition of Hib
: a serotype of haemophilus (Haemophilus influenzae type B) that causes bacterial meningitis and pneumonia especially in children Hib disease Hib vaccine
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Origin and Etymology of hib
Hi- (from the species name Haemophilus influenzae) + type B
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Hib
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noun ,
often attributive
\ˈhib, ˌā-ˌchī-ˈbē\
Medical Definition of Hib
: a serotype of a bacterium of the genus Haemophilus (H. influenzae type B) that causes bacterial meningitis and pneumonia especially in children Hib disease a Hib vaccine—see conjugate vaccine
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