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Definition of Cholera morbus
1. Noun. Severe gastroenteritis of unknown etiology; characterized by severe colic and vomiting and diarrhea.
Medical Definition of Cholera morbus
1. A once popular name for an acute severe gastroenteritis of unknown aetiology, with diarrhoea, cramps, and vomiting, occurring in summer or autumn. It should be differentiated from classical cholera which is also characterised by severe gastrointestinal and metabolic manifestations but is caused by a powerful enterotoxin produced by vibrio cholerae. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cholera Morbus
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