yaws

Meanings

• Noun

  A bacterial disease causing skin lesions and severe disfigurement, endemic in parts of Africa and the Americas.

  - "The yaws disease is prevalent in many rural areas of Africa."
  - "The charity has launched a campaign to raise awareness and funds to combat yaws in developing countries."

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Synonyms

parangi

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Variants

List of all variants of yaws that leads to same result
frambesia , yaws , yaw , yawed , yawing

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Etymology

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From the West African word 'nyansapo' meaning 'poison arrow'.

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Trivia

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1. Yaws is caused by the bacterium Treponema pertenue.

2. The disease is transmitted through skin-to-skin contact and can also be spread through contaminated objects.

3. Yaws can be treated with antibiotics, but if left untreated, it can lead to severe disfigurement and long-term health problems.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tropical diseases: Yaws is a tropical disease, meaning it is most commonly found in warm climates and affects people living in poverty and poor sanitation.

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Culture

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Yaws is a neglected tropical disease that causes significant disfigurement and social stigma, particularly in children. It has been depicted in literature and art to raise awareness and understanding of the disease.

How to Memorize "yaws"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the image of a skin lesion caused by yaws. Imagine the size, color, and shape of the lesion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'yaws' with the image of a person in a tropical climate, suffering from skin lesions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'Y-A-W-S' for 'Yaws, Affecting, Warm, Skin'.

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