Public Health Crisis Terminology

noun a mass of cold air that moves over a large area

• The cold wave sweeping across the region has caused temperatures to drop below freezing.
• I heard we're going to have a cold wave this weekend, so make sure to bundle up!
• This cold wave is no joke, it's freezing out there!
• The sudden surge of negative emotions created a cold wave in her heart.

noun the process of becoming warm or warmer

adjective causing a sensation of heat

• Global warming is a pressing issue that requires immediate attention from world leaders.
• Hey, have you heard about the crazy weather patterns lately? It's all because of global warming.
• Dude, the planet is totally heating up because of all this global warming stuff.
• The idea of global warming is like a warning sign from Mother Nature telling us to take better care of the planet.

noun Biodefence is a noun that refers to measures taken to protect against biological warfare or bioterrorism.

• Biodefence is the practice of protecting against biological threats such as bioterrorism or infectious diseases.
• The government is investing heavily in biodefence to keep the population safe from potential biological attacks.
• Some people think biodefence is just a fancy term for germ warfare protection.
• In the world of cybersecurity, biodefence is like having a strong antivirus program for your computer.

noun an irrational fear of contracting the coronavirus

• Coronaphobia is a term used to describe the fear and anxiety surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
• I think I might have a case of coronaphobia because I get really anxious whenever I have to go out in public.
• I can't deal with all this coronaphobia going around - it's stressing me out.
• Her coronaphobia was like a dark cloud looming over her, affecting every aspect of her life.

noun the point on the earth's surface vertically above the focus of an earthquake

• The epicentre of the earthquake was located near the fault line.
• The epicentre of the party was definitely the dance floor.
• That new restaurant is the epicentre of all the cool kids hanging out.
• Her emotions were the epicentre of the storm brewing inside her.

noun A vehicle used for transporting dead bodies or corpses.

• The dead cart was used to transport deceased individuals from the battlefield.
• They loaded up the dead cart with bodies after the battle.
• The dead cart was like a grim taxi for the fallen soldiers.
• The empty streets were like a dead cart, carrying away all signs of life.