Cholera is a serious intestinalrelating to the intestines, the part of the body that digests food infection that spreads through contaminatedmade dirty or unsafe by harmful substances or germs food or water. It can cause severe diarrhea and dehydrationa dangerous lack of enough water in the body and needs urgent medical treatment.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈkɑlərə/
Easy pronunciation: KAH-luh-ruh (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable: KAH-luh-ruh.
Medical noun meaning a dangerous intestinal infection spread by contaminated food or water.
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Cholera Meaning
a dangerous stomach and intestinal infection spread by dirty food or water
Part of speech: noun
Definition: an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food
Example: After the flood, health workers warned about the risk of cholera in the area.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- asiatic cholera — A historical or older term for cholera; works as a direct synonym in medical usage.
- epidemic cholera — A term used for cholera in outbreaks; refers to the same disease.
- indian cholera — An older term for cholera; synonymous in historical or medical context.
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Cholera Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- asiatic cholera
- epidemic cholera
- indian cholera
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use cholera to mean any severe stomach illness, but it specifically refers to this bacterial intestinal infection.
- The word is not a general synonym for diarrhea or food poisoning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does cholera mean?
Cholera means a serious intestinal infection spread by contaminated food or water.
What are synonyms for cholera?
The supplied synonyms are asiatic cholera, epidemic cholera, and indian cholera, though these are older or more specific terms.
Is cholera the same as food poisoning?
No. Cholera is a specific infectious disease, not just any case of food poisoning.
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