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Ebola

Verb / i:ˈbəʊlʌ / Another word for ebola — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ebola is a deadly virus that causes fever and bleeding in humans and animals.

Synonyms & similar words

ebola ebolahemorrhagicfever ebolafever EVD Ebolavirus EBOV Filovirus Hantavirus Malaria

Common collocations

  • Ebola virus
  • Ebola outbreak
  • Ebola epidemic
  • Ebola disease
  • Ebola infection
  • Ebola hemorrhagic fever
  • Ebola virus disease

Word family

noun Ebola

Usage note

Ebola is a specific disease caused by the Ebola virus. It is not typically used metaphorically or as a general term for illness.

Example sentences

  1. Ebola has killed many people in Africa.
  2. Scientists are working hard to find a cure for Ebola.
  3. Doctors wear special suits to protect themselves from Ebola.
  4. The Ebola outbreak in 2014 was very scary.
  5. If you have Ebola, you need to go to the hospital right away.

Quotes

  • "Ebola is not a virus that spreads very easily." - Donald McNeil Jr.
  • "I've been studying Ebola for nearly 20 years." - Peter Piot
  • "Ebola is one of the deadliest diseases known to man." - Tom Frieden

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