CholeraSerious infectious disease causing severe diarrhea.
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An infectious and often fatal bacterial disease of the small intestine, typically contracted from infected water supplies and causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.
EpidemicOutbreak of disease affecting many individuals in a population.
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A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.
MicroscopyExamination of minute objects by means of a microscope.
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The use of a microscope for examination.
UrbanizationProcess of towns and cities forming and growing
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The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more and more people begin living and working in central areas.
MiasmaAn oppressive or unpleasant atmosphere.
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A highly unpleasant or unhealthy smell or vapor.