Meaning of the word cholera in English

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cholera

US /ˈkɑː.lɚ.ə/
UK /ˈkɒl.ər.ə/
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Noun

an infectious and often fatal bacterial disease of the small intestine, typically contracted from infected water supplies and causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.

Example:
The village suffered a severe outbreak of cholera due to contaminated water.
Vaccination can help prevent cholera in high-risk areas.