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blackwater

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black´wa`ter
blackwater fever, a severe form of malaria caused by the blood parasite Plasmodium falciparum.
n.1.any of several human or animal diseases characterized by dark urine resulting from rapid breakdown of red blood cells; - used especially of
blackwater  (blkwôtr)
Wastewater containing bodily or other biological wastes, as from toilets, dishwashers, or kitchen drains. Compare graywater.
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Noun1.blackwater - any of several human or animal diseases characterized by dark urine resulting from rapid breakdown of red blood cells
disease - an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning


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