malapropism: the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
entity: that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
pulmonary anthrax: a form of anthrax infection acquired by inhalation of dust containing Bacillus anthracis; initial symptoms (chill and cough and dyspnea and rapid pulse) are followed by extreme cardiovascular collapse