kuru

Kuru is a disease that is caused by a virus. It is a very serious disease, and it can sometimes be fatal.

  • The virus causes kuru, and it is fatal if it is not treated quickly.

  • The disease is spreading quickly because people are sharing cups of tea that they have made with kuru ash.

Definition of kuru

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

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Example Sentences for kuru

  • 1

    Speculations on origin of Kuru kingdom and Kurus.

  • 2

    Devapi and drought in Kuru realm.

  • 3

    THULLAKOTTIT town was in the district of Kuru.

  • 4

    Temporary Exile of the forefathers of Kurus.

  • 5

    Kuru is certainly not a common disease.

  • 6

    The complexion of the people of Uttara Kuru.

  • 7

    At this time, the Kuru return to attack the village.

  • 8

    The birth and early life of the Kuru princes.

  • 9

    War between Panchalas and the forefathers of Kurus.

  • 10

    They are basically considered to be from the Kuru tribe.