cholera

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Noun cholera has 1 sense

cholera, Asiatic cholera, Indian cholera, epidemic cholera - an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food
--₁ is a kind of infectious disease

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Cholera

Noun:

1. A highly contagious and often fatal bacterial infection of the small intestine, caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae and characterized by severe diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration.

Example Sentence: The cholera outbreak in the village has claimed several lives.

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Adjective:

1. Relating to or affected by cholera.

Example Sentence: The cholera-infected patients have been quarantined in the hospital.

Noun:

2. The atmosphere or feeling of a place or group, especially when it is markedly different from others.

Example Sentence: The city had a vibrant cholera that attracted artists and musicians.

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Verb:

1. Infect or affect with cholera.

Example Sentence: The contaminated water supply may cholera the entire population.

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