cholera

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food

Etymology

From Latin cholera (“bilious disease”), from Ancient Greek χολέρα (kholéra, “cholera”). Doublet of choler.

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Synonyms

Asiatic cholera, Indian cholera, epidemic cholera

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