Asiatic cholera
- noun
- /ˌeɪziˈætɪk ˈkɒlərə/
- Archaic
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cólera asiática
- Doctors treated Asiatic cholera with oral rehydration solutions to combat dehydration.
Examples
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The government implemented strict sanitation reforms to prevent the spread of Asiatic cholera.
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In the 19th century, outbreaks of Asiatic cholera devastated cities across Europe.
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The outbreak of Asiatic cholera in the city was alarming.
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Many people suffered from Asiatic cholera during the epidemic.
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In the 19th century, outbreaks of Asiatic cholera devastated cities across Europe, leading to widespread fear and significant loss of life.
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Doctors treated patients suffering from Asiatic cholera with oral rehydration solutions to combat severe dehydration caused by the disease.
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The government implemented strict sanitation reforms to prevent the spread of Asiatic cholera, which is often transmitted through contaminated water.
Synonyms
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An infection of the gut that causes severe diarrhea and dehydration from dirty water or food
A severe stomach infection that causes sudden watery diarrhoea and vomiting after drinking contaminated water
A sudden outbreak of a severe stomach infection that affects many people through dirty water or food
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun phrase is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'Asiatic' (from Asia) modifies 'cholera' (a bacterial intestinal infection), so the phrase denotes the form of cholera associated with Asia. This compositional, non-idiomatic pattern is cross-linguistically common and therefore should be immediately understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituents.
Etymology
The name Asiatic cholera comes from the 1800s, when doctors saw big outbreaks of cholera starting in parts of Asia, especially near the Ganges River. They added Asiatic to show where the disease 'came from', so the name links the place Asia with the severe diarrhea and dehydration we now call cholera.