Malaria: meaning, definitions and examples

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malaria

 

[ mษ™หˆlษ›ษ™riษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

disease transmission

Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. It is characterized by fever, chills, and flu-like symptoms, which can become severe if not treated promptly. The disease is prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Prevention focuses on mosquito control and the use of antimalarial medications.

Synonyms

ague, paludism

Examples of usage

  • She was diagnosed with malaria after traveling to Africa.
  • Preventing malaria involves using insect repellent.
  • The local health department is working to reduce malaria cases in the region.

Translations

Translations of the word "malaria" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น malรกria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฒเฅ‡เคฐเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Malaria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ malaria

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะปัั€ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ malaria

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒฉใƒชใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท paludisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ malaria

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑtma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง๋ผ๋ฆฌ์•„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ุงุฑูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ malรกrie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ malรกria

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็–Ÿ็–พ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ malarija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ malarรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะปัŒัั€ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒšแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ malyariya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ malaria

Etymology

The word 'malaria' comes from the Italian 'mala aria', meaning 'bad air', which reflects the belief that the disease was caused by the noxious air of swampy areas. This term entered the English language in the 18th century as public health officials began to focus on the connection between mosquitoes and the transmission of the disease. Prior to this understanding, malaria was often attributed to environmental factors rather than its true biological causes. Over time, the connection between the parasite (Plasmodium) and malaria was established, leading to a more scientific approach in tackling the disease. Today, malaria remains a major global health challenge, prompting ongoing research into effective treatments and preventive measures.

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