Pontiac fever
Legionella; Legionellosis (Legionnaire Disease and Pontiac Fever); Legionnaire disease.
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Pertaining to the pons, a structure in the brain.
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Referring to the back of the knee. For example, the popliteal fossa is the hollow behind the knee.