The name chikungunya is derived from the Makonde language which means:
A
Bends up
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B
Sits down
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C
Gets up
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D
Stands up
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Solution
The correct option is A
Bends up
The word chikungunya is derived from the Makonde language which means "bends up" as the person suffering from this disease complains of severe joint pains.