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Vocabulary Entry
kuru
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A disease caused by the consumption of human brain tissue, characterized by neurological symptoms.
Example Sentences
"Kuru was primarily observed among the Fore people of Papua New Guinea."
"The symptoms of kuru include tremors and loss of coordination."
"Research on kuru has provided insights into prion diseases."
V
verb
To cause to be sick or to produce symptoms similar to those of kuru.
Example Sentences
"The experimental treatment aimed to kuru the infection in lab animals."
"Researchers are studying whether certain proteins could kuru brain cells."
"In the simulation, toxins were introduced to kuru the test subjects."