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Weil's Disease

Definition: Weil's disease, also known as Leptospirosis, is a bacterial infection transmitted by animals to humans through water contaminated with infected animal urine.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. Medical Sense:

- A severe form of leptospirosis that can cause organ failure, jaundice, and hemorrhage.

Example sentence: She contracted Weil's disease after swimming in a river with contaminated water.

Usages:

1. Popular Use:

- In everyday language, the term "Weil's disease" is often used to refer to any severe case of leptospirosis.

Example sentence: He heard stories about people suffering from Weil's disease after going on adventurous outdoor trips.

2. Local Use:

- In certain geographical areas, Weil's disease may be more commonly used to describe cases of leptospirosis that have occurred in those regions.

Example sentence: Local health authorities issued a warning about Weil's disease outbreaks in the community due to heavy rainfall and floods.

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