Cholera

/ˈkɒlərə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An infectious disease characterized by severe diarrhea and dehydration, caused by the ingestion of contaminated water or food.

Cholera outbreaks are often linked to poor sanitation and contaminated drinking water.

A disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, leading to extreme fluid loss and potentially death if untreated.

The health officials declared a state of emergency due to the rising number of cholera cases in the region.

A condition that can spread rapidly in areas with inadequate water treatment and sanitation facilities.

After the floods, the risk of cholera increased significantly among the affected populations.

From Latin 'cholera', from Greek 'cholera', literally meaning 'bile' or 'gall'.

cholera outbreak:

A sudden increase in cases of cholera in a specific area.

waterborne cholera:

Cholera spread through contaminated water sources.

A term used to describe severe food poisoning.

After eating that street food, I feel like I've got a case of cholera.

Used humorously to describe any severe stomach issue.

I was out partying last night and woke up with a cholera-level hangover.