Synonyms for

Cholera

Verb / ˈkɑ:lɜ:ʌ / Another word for cholera — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cholera is a disease caused by bacteria that infects the intestines and causes diarrhea and vomiting.

Synonyms & similar words

asiaticcholera indiancholera epidemiccholera diarrhea dysentery gastroenteritis vomiting nausea turista enteritis

Common collocations

  • cholera outbreak
  • cholera epidemic
  • cholera vaccine
  • cholera prevention
  • cholera treatment
  • cholera symptoms
  • cholera infection
  • cholera pandemic

Word family

noun cholera

Usage note

Cholera is a specific infectious disease and does not have direct antonyms or common synonyms. Its usage is primarily medical and scientific.

Example sentences

  1. Cholera can spread quickly in areas without clean water or sanitation.
  2. The doctors treated the patient's cholera with antibiotics.
  3. Many people died from cholera in the 19th century before it was better understood.
  4. The symptoms of cholera include diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration.
  5. There was a cholera outbreak in the city, so everyone was advised to boil their water.

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