malaria
nounfemininetécnico/mɐˈlaɾiɐ/medium
ma·lá·ri·a
Definition
A serious infectious disease transmitted by the bite of Anopheles mosquitoes infected with parasites of the genus Plasmodium.
Malaria is endemic in several tropical regions.
Travelers to risk areas should take prophylaxis against malaria.
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Etymology
Do italiano 'mal'aria' (mau ar).