Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
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cholera | (noun) an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food | Synonyms: Asiatic cholera, epidemic cholera, Indian cholera |
sclera | (noun) the whitish fibrous membrane (albuginea) that with the cornea forms the outer covering and protection of the eyeball | Synonyms: sclerotic coat |