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yaws

yaws

9.9
A tropical skin disease that causes red sores and mainly affects children
  • noun
  • /jɔz/
  • Specialized
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  • The doctor diagnosed the child with yaws after noticing the characteristic ulcers on her skin.

Examples

  • Yaws thrives in hot, humid tropical environments worldwide, while pinta is found in the tropical New World.

    Academic text (1996)

  • In many rural communities, education about yaws is essential to prevent its spread among children.

  • In regions where yaws is common, healthcare workers focus on treating and educating families about the disease.

Synonyms

framboesia
vsyaws
  • Archaic
9.9

A tropical contagious disease that causes red skin bumps and open sores

is mainly found in children living in rural areas

Surface Forms

yaw singular
yaws plural

Etymology

The word yaws probably comes from a local Caribbean or African word like yaw meaning 'sore'. So, the name helps you remember the disease because it causes red skin spots and open sores, often in children in tropical areas.