How to Pronounce "kuru"
word
ˈkʊɹuː
KOO-roo
ˈkʊɹuː
KOO-roo
Definition
Kuru is a rare, fatal brain disease that affects the nervous system, caused by infectious proteins called prions. It was first discovered among the Fore people of Papua New Guinea and is linked to ritualistic cannibalism.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkʊɹuː
British English
ˈkʊɹuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOO-roo
UK
KOO-roo
Listen in Context
Kuru is a rare disease found in Papua New Guinea.
People with kuru have trouble walking and lose muscle control.
Doctors studied kuru to learn how it spreads.
The discovery of kuru changed our understanding of infectious diseases.