rock fever

"Rock fever" can refer to a psychological feeling of confinement on islands or a bacterial infection known as brucellosis.

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Definition

(technical, obsolete)An outdated term for brucellosis, a bacterial infection from contact with infected animals.

(informal)Feelings of restlessness and isolation experienced by people living on islands for an extended period.

After a year on the island, she started experiencing rock fever and longed for the mainland.
Many island residents occasionally suffer from rock fever, especially during the off-season.

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "rock fever":