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- [mel-ee-oi-doh-sis]
- /ˌmɛl i ɔɪˈdoʊ sɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mel-ee-oi-doh-sis]
- /ˌmɛl i ɔɪˈdoʊ sɪs/
Definition of melioidosis word
- noun melioidosis a contagious pulmonary disease of rodents that is caused by the bacterium Pseudomonas pseudomallei and is frequently transmitted to humans in moist climates of southeastern Asia. 1
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Origin of melioidosis
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
1920-25; < Greek mēlí(s) glanders, or a similar distemper affecting asses + -oid + -osis
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Parts of speech for Melioidosis
noun
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preposition
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determiner
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melioidosis popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
melioidosis usage trend in Literature
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