What is another word for cholera morbus?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒləɹə mˈɔːbəs] (IPA)

Cholera morbus, commonly known as cholera, is a severe infection of the small intestine caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholera. This disease is characterized by profuse watery diarrhea, vomiting, and severe dehydration. There are several synonyms for cholera morbus that are used interchangeably, including blue cholera, epidemic cholera, Asiatic cholera, and malignant cholera. Cholera outbreaks have occurred throughout history, with major pandemics in the 19th century, but the disease is still a significant public health concern in many countries today. Vaccines, improved sanitation, and access to clean water have helped to reduce the spread of cholera, but it remains a deadly disease in areas with inadequate healthcare and poor living conditions.

What are the hypernyms for Cholera morbus?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    gastrointestinal diseases, infectious diseases, bacterial diseases, epidemic diseases, toxin-mediated diseases.

What are the hyponyms for Cholera morbus?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

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