Malaria (noun)

Malaria is a serious tropical disease caused by a parasite that is transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes.

Origin:

The word "malaria" is derived from the italian words "mal" meaning "bad" and "aria" meaning "air". this refers to the former belief that the disease was caused by bad air. the disease is caused by a parasite that is transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes.

Examples:

1. Malaria is a leading cause of death in many African countries.
2. The malaria medication had to be taken for a full week after returning from the tropical trip.
3. The use of bed nets and insecticides has greatly reduced the incidence of malaria in the region.
4. The patient was diagnosed with malaria after showing symptoms of fever, chills and headache.
5. The disease has been eradicated in many parts of the world but it still remains a major health problem in many tropical areas.