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kala azar

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  1. visceral leishmaniasis, kala-azar, Assam fever, dumdum fevernoun

    leishmaniasis of the viscera

  2. leishmaniasis, leishmaniosis, kala azarnoun

    sores resulting from a tropical infection by protozoa of the genus Leishmania which are spread by sandflies

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  1. kala azar

    Kala azar, also known as visceral leishmaniasis, is a disease caused by the parasitic protozoa Leishmania. It is characterized by irregular bouts of fever, weight loss, enlargement of the spleen and liver, and anemia. It is transmitted through the bite of certain types of sandflies. If left untreated, it can be fatal. The term "kala azar" is derived from Hindi words that mean "black fever".

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of kala azar in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of kala azar in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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