Cholera Morbus (Noun)
Meaning
Severe gastroenteritis of unknown etiology; characterized by severe colic and vomiting and diarrhea.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- In the early 19th century, several European countries were ravaged by an epidemic of cholera morbus that claimed countless lives due to a lack of proper medical understanding.
- Prior to the discovery of the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, outbreaks of cholera morbus were often attributed to bad air or poor sanitation.
- Victims of cholera morbus were reported to suffer excruciating stomach cramps and vomiting, followed by severe diarrhea that led to rapid dehydration.
- During the 19th-century cholera morbus pandemic, city officials attempted to mitigate the spread of the disease by improving waste management and sewage systems.
- Medical staff was heavily advised to take precautions when treating cholera morbus due to its highly contagious nature, despite being unsure of the exact cause at the time.