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cholera
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ˈkɔ.lɨ.ɾɐ/có·le·ra
Definition
1An infectious and often fatal bacterial disease of the small intestine, typically contracted from infected water.
Usage examples
“Cholera outbreaks are common in areas with poor sanitation.”
“The main symptom of cholera is severe dehydration.”
Common combinations
cholera outbreakcholera vaccinevibrio cholerae