cholera morbus

Definitions of cholera morbus
  1. noun
    severe gastroenteritis of unknown etiology; characterized by severe colic and vomiting and diarrhea
    synonyms: collywobbles
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    type of:
    gastroenteritis, intestinal flu, stomach flu
    inflammation of the stomach and intestines; can be caused by Salmonella enteritidis
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