Disease for which China's Tu Youyou discovered a lifesaving treatment, earning her a Nobel Prize Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 38-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 3, 2026 · 38-Across · 7 letters
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an infective disease caused by sporozoan parasites that are transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito; marked by paroxysms of chills and fever
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