How Do You Spell SPORADIC CHOLERA?

Pronunciation: [spɔːɹˈadɪk kˈɒləɹə] (IPA)

Sporadic cholera is a disease that occurs irregularly and in isolated cases. Although the word "cholera" is commonly spoken, its phonetic transcription is /ˈkɒlərə/ (KOL-uh-ruh). The spelling of the word "sporadic" is straightforward, but the pronunciation is /spɒˈrædɪk/ (spuh-RAD-ik). The stress is placed on the second syllable. It is crucial to spell and pronounce medical terms accurately to avoid confusion or miscommunication. Sporadic cholera is a severe bacterial infection that causes severe diarrhea and can be fatal if left untreated.

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SPORADIC CHOLERA Meaning and Definition

  1. Sporadic cholera refers to an infrequent occurrence of the disease cholera. Cholera is an acute intestinal infection caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae. It is primarily transmitted through contaminated water or food and is characterized by severe diarrhoea and vomiting, leading to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Sporadic cholera differs from outbreaks or epidemics of the disease, which tend to involve a higher number of cases over a defined time period and geographical area.

    When cholera occurs sporadically, it means that individual cases of the disease appear irregularly, with no apparent pattern or clustering. These cases may be isolated incidents within a region or country, with no significant spread or sustained transmission. Sporadic cholera can also occur in areas where cholera outbreaks have previously occurred, but with a significant decrease in the number of cases compared to an outbreak period.

    The sporadic nature of cholera cases can make it challenging for public health officials to identify the source of infection and implement effective control measures. It also suggests that the conditions necessary for the transmission of the bacteria may be present intermittently or on a smaller scale. Consequently, monitoring and surveillance systems for detecting sporadic cholera cases play a crucial role in preventing further spread of the disease and managing potential outbreaks.

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    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for SPORADIC CHOLERA

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Etymology of SPORADIC CHOLERA

The word "sporadic" comes from the Late Latin word "sporadicus", meaning scattered or isolated. It was derived from the Greek word "sporadikos", which means dispersed, scattered, or occurring here and there.

The term "cholera" has a different origin. It originates from the Greek word "kholera", meaning a discharge of bile, which itself is derived from "khole", referring to yellow or greenish-yellow bile. The term was initially used to describe gastrointestinal diseases characterized by diarrhea and vomiting.

When combined, "sporadic cholera" refers to cases of cholera that occur scattered or isolated, rather than in a widespread or epidemic manner.

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