Meaning Of The Word Blackwater fever

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blackwater fever in American English
a severe, often fatal complication of malaria characterized by a rapid heartbeat and the passing of dark urine
noun: a severe form of malaria characterized by kidney damage and hemoglobinuria resulting in urine that is dark red or black

blackwater fever in British English
noun: a rare and serious complication of malaria, characterized by massive destruction of red blood cells, producing dark red or blackish urine

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