Guinea Worm Disease (Noun)
Meaning
A painful and debilitating infestation contracted by drinking stagnant water contaminated with Guinea worm larvae that can mature inside a human's abdomen until the worm emerges through a painful blister in the person's skin.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The village struggled with a severe outbreak of guinea worm disease due to their reliance on a contaminated water source.
- Drinking from the stagnant pond put the children at risk of contracting guinea worm disease.
- The doctor specialized in treating patients with guinea worm disease in rural areas where access to clean water was limited.
- After years of efforts to eradicate the disease, the region was finally declared guinea worm disease-free.
- The charity focused on providing clean water and sanitation to communities affected by guinea worm disease.