Ebola (Noun)
Meaning
A severe and often fatal disease in humans and nonhuman primates (monkeys and chimpanzees) caused by the Ebola virus; characterized by high fever and severe internal bleeding; can be spread from person to person; is largely limited to Africa.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The Ebola outbreak in West Africa was one of the deadliest in history, claiming thousands of lives.
- Ebola is a highly contagious and deadly disease that can spread quickly through human contact.
- The World Health Organization has been working to contain the spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Healthcare workers who treated Ebola patients wore protective suits and masks to prevent infection.
- The Ebola virus is primarily found in the tropical regions of Africa, where it is transmitted through contact with infected animals.