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coastal [noun]

Pindu pindu

Maana (Definition)

A coastal dialect term describing severe acute diarrheal epidemics.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

epidemic gastroenteritis / severe cholera outbreak

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

pindu pindu

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Kimvita Coastal Medical
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wataalamu wa afya walizuia pindu pindu isienee kijijini."

Translation: Health experts prevented epidemic gastroenteritis from spreading in the village.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
koleraMlipuko wa maradhiAfya
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