cholera
/ˈkɑlərə/
noun
- A serious infectious disease that causes severe diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration, often spread through contaminated water.
- The doctor explained that cholera can be prevented by boiling water and washing hands.
- In the 19th century, cholera epidemics killed thousands of people in cities around the world.
- Cholera outbreaks are still a major problem in areas without clean drinking water.