cholera

chol·er·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kol-er-uh]
- /ˈkɒl ər ə/
- /ˈkɒl.ər.ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kol-er-uh]
- /ˈkɒl ər ə/

Definitions of cholera word

uncountable noun cholera Cholera is a serious disease that often kills people. It is caused by drinking infected water or by eating infected food. 3
noun cholera an acute intestinal infection characterized by severe diarrhoea, cramp, etc: caused by ingestion of water or food contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio comma 3
noun cholera any of various intestinal diseases; specif., an acute, severe, infectious disease (Asiatic cholera) common in Asia, caused by bacteria (Vibrio cholerae) and characterized by profuse diarrhea, intestinal pain, and dehydration 3
noun cholera Also called Asiatic cholera. Pathology. an acute, infectious disease, endemic in India and China and occasionally epidemic elsewhere, characterized by profuse diarrhea, vomiting, cramps, etc. 1
noun cholera Veterinary Pathology. any of several diseases of domesticated animals that are characterized by depression, sleepiness, lack of appetite, and diarrhea. Compare fowl cholera, hog cholera. 1
noun cholera An infectious and often fatal bacterial disease of the small intestine, typically contracted from infected water supplies and causing severe vomiting and diarrhea. 1

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Parts of speech for Cholera

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cholera popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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