An acute infectious disease of the small intestine,caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae and characterized by profuse watery diarrhea,vomiting,muscle cramps,severe dehydration,and depletion of electrolytes.

• 霍乱，一种症状为大量水泻、呕吐、肌肉痉挛、严重脱水以及电解质缺失的小肠急性传染病，由霍乱弧菌引起。