cholera
(noun)
ˈkɒlərə
Definitions
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An infectious disease causing severe watery diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration and even death if untreated.
A silent thief of the riverside, dousing hope with its insidious tide, stealing life with each careless drop.Example: Outbreaks of cholera can rapidly spread in regions with poor sanitation.
Origin
Early 19th century: from Latin, from Greek kholera, denoting a kind of disease.
Synonyms
vibrio infection, intestinal infection