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Definition of Kanyemba
1. Noun. (pathology) An acute gangrenous proctitis and colitis that occurs at high altitudes ¹
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Medical Definition of Kanyemba
1. An acute gangrenous proctitis and colitis with high fever, seen in southern Africa and South America at high altitudes; in women, the vulva and vagina may be affected. Synonym: kanyemba. (05 Mar 2000)