Meaning of the word "sleeping sickness" in English
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sleeping sickness
US /ˈsliːpɪŋ ˌsɪknəs/
UK /ˈsliː.pɪŋ ˌsɪk.nəs/
Noun
an infectious disease common in parts of Africa, caused by trypanosomes transmitted by the tsetse fly, characterized by fever, swollen lymph nodes, and lethargy, and progressing to neurological damage and death if untreated.
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The doctor diagnosed the patient with sleeping sickness after a trip to Africa.
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Preventing tsetse fly bites is crucial to avoid sleeping sickness.
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