miasm

Meanings

• noun

  A miasm is a noxious exhalation or emanation, especially one believed to cause disease.

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Variants

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miasma , miasmal , miasmas , miasmata , miasmatic , miasmic , miasmically

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'miasma' meaning 'pollution' or 'defilement'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'miasma' is also used in geology to describe a layer of volcanic ash or other deposits that covers a large area.

2. In ancient Greece, people believed that certain diseases, such as the plague, were caused by bad air or miasmas.

3. The term 'miasma' is also used in computer science to describe a type of network attack where an attacker sends false data to a network in order to disrupt communication.

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1. contagion: The spread of disease from one person or organism to another, often through direct contact or the transfer of contaminated materials.

2. pollution: The presence or introduction into the environment of substances or energy that cause harm or discomfort to living organisms or make water, air, or land unfit for use.

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In literature, the term 'miasma' has been used to describe an atmosphere of moral decay or corruption. In Greek mythology, the Miasma was a goddess of pollution and defilement.

How to Memorize "miasm"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thick, noxious fog or cloud that emanates from a source and spreads disease. Visualize the Greek roots of the word, 'miasma' meaning 'pollution' or 'defilement'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'miasm' with the idea of disease and contamination. Think of words like 'contagion' and 'pollution' when trying to remember the meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in the definition: 'Miasma Is A Noxious Source Of Morbid Air'.

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