Shigellosis
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noun.
Dysentery caused by any of various species of shigellae, occurring most frequently in areas where poor sanitation and malnutrition are prevalent and commonly affecting children and infants.
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noun.
A form of
dysentery
caused by
intestinal
infection
with
Shigella
bacteria
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noun.
an acute infection of the intestine by shigella bacteria; characterized by diarrhea and fever and abdominal pains
Word Usage
"Health investigators say there's been a huge jump in the number of kids coming down with what is called shigellosis, a bacterial infection."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
dysentery