malaria
Pronunciation: [məˈlɛrɪə]
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Context: "health"
(noun) a sickness caused by tiny germs called parasites that live in mosquitoes. When these mosquitoes bite people, they can spread malaria, which can make someone very ill.
Example
After getting treated for malaria, she felt much better and was able to return to school.
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He didn't take precautions, so he ended up being diagnosed with malaria.
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What are the symptoms of malaria?
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