dysentery

Meanings

• Noun

  A disease caused by bacteria or parasites that inflames the intestines, resulting in severe diarrhea and often abdominal pain and dehydration.

  - "Dysentery is a common problem in developing countries due to poor sanitation."
  - "The soldier's dysentery made it impossible for him to march long distances."

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Variants

List of all variants of dysentery that leads to same result
dysenteries , dysentery , amebic dysenteries , amebic dysentery

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'dysenteria' meaning 'difficulty with intestines'

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Trivia

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1. Dysentery was a major cause of death during the Crimean War.

2. The ancient Greeks believed that dysentery was caused by the god Apollo's wrath.

3. The first recorded use of the word 'dysentery' was in 1422.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cholera: Both cholera and dysentery are intestinal diseases that cause severe diarrhea and dehydration.

2. Typhoid fever: Typhoid fever and dysentery are both caused by bacteria and can result in similar symptoms, including severe diarrhea and fever.

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Culture

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Dysentery has been a significant health concern throughout history, particularly during military campaigns and in areas with poor sanitation. It has been depicted in literature and art, such as in H.G. Wells' 'The War of the Worlds' and in the painting 'The Siege of Antwerp' by Peter Paul Rubens.

How to Memorize "dysentery"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the inflammation and irritation in the intestines, leading to severe diarrhea and abdominal pain.

2. associate
   

   - Associate dysentery with poor sanitation and developing countries.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Difficulty In Intestines = Dysentery'

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