KURU
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Kuru.
Kuru - as a noun
A progressive disease of the central nervous system marked by increasing lack of coordination and advancing to paralysis and death within a year of the appearance of symptoms; thought to have been transmitted by cannibalistic consumption of diseased brain tissue since the disease virtually disappeared when cannibalism was abandoned
Example Sentences
"The outbreak of kuru among the Fore people in Papua New Guinea was linked to cannibalistic funeral practices."
"Symptoms of kuru include tremors, loss of coordination, and dementia."
"Scientists believe that kuru was transmitted through the consumption of infected brain tissue."
"The discovery of kuru contributed to our understanding of prion diseases."
"The World Health Organization launched a campaign to eliminate kuru in the 1950s."
Word Game Points
Is KURU a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, kuru is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
KURU has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is KURU a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, kuru is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordKURU has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is KURU a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, kuru is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordKURU has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
