What does malaria mean?
Malaria means (pathology) A disease spread by mosquito, in which a protozoan, Plasmodium, multiplies in blood every few days..
Malaria
/məˈlɛəɹi.ə/ · noun
Meaning
(pathology) A disease spread by mosquito, in which a protozoan, Plasmodium, multiplies in blood every few days..
Definitions by Sense
- (pathology) A disease spread by mosquito, in which a protozoan, Plasmodium, multiplies in blood every few days.
- (archaic) Supposed poisonous air arising from marshy districts, once thought to cause fever.
Example Sentences
The doctor had his hands full, as the air was so impregnated with malaria that men who had only landed some twenty-four hours were laid low with this extraordinarily violent type of fever.
Synonyms for malaria
Antonyms for malaria
Related Words
Word Forms
- malarias
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for malaria?
Common synonyms include ague, paludism, miasma.
What is the opposite of malaria?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use malaria in a sentence?
The doctor had his hands full, as the air was so impregnated with malaria that men who had only landed some twenty-four hours were laid low with this extraordinarily violent type of fever.
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