coastal [noun]

Dege

Maana (Definition)

Severe febrile convulsions affecting young infants, traditionally attributed to spiritual causes.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

infant convulsion / high fever fits

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

dege

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Medical Folklore

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mtoto alipelekwa zahanati mara moja kutibiwa dege."

Translation: The infant was rushed to the clinic to be treated for convulsions.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Choma picha Woga ni ugonjwa Ezekea mtoto