cholera
/'kɔlərə/
Definition
Noun 1. An acute, often fatal, infectious disease of the small intestine: Cholera is a serious bacterial infection that causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. It is typically contracted from consuming water or food contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.
Usage and Examples
- General Usage: The word "cholera" is used to name the specific disease.
- The region experienced a severe cholera outbreak after the flood.
- Access to clean water is crucial for preventing the spread of cholera.
- Scientists developed a vaccine to protect against cholera.
Advanced Usage
- In Medical/Historical Contexts: The term is often used when discussing public health, epidemics, and historical events.
- John Snow's work in tracing a cholera outbreak in London was a landmark event in epidemiology.
- Cholera remains a major public health concern in areas with poor sanitation.
Variants and Related Words
- Choleric (adjective): This is a distinct word meaning easily angered or irritable. It is related etymologically (from the old concept of bodily "humors") but is not a direct variant of the disease "cholera."
- He has a choleric temperament.
Synonyms
- Asiatic cholera (an older term)
- Epidemic cholera
Related Phrases and Terms
- Cholera belt: A historical item, like a flannel belt, once thought to prevent cholera.
- Cholera toxin: The specific protein produced by the cholera bacterium that causes the disease's symptoms.
Noun
-
an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa
Từ chứa "cholera"
Từ có nhắc đến "cholera"
