[dahy-uh-ree-uh] 
| an intestinal disorder characterized by abnormal frequency and fluidity of fecal evacuations. |
[dahy-uh-ret-ik] , di⋅ar⋅rhoe⋅al, di⋅ar⋅rhoe⋅ic, di⋅ar⋅rhoet⋅ic, adjective | di·ar·rhe·a also di·ar·rhoe·a (dī'ə-rē'ə) n. Excessive and frequent evacuation of watery feces, usually indicating gastrointestinal distress or disorder. [Middle English diaria, from Medieval Latin, from Late Latin diarrhoea, from Greek diarroia, from diarrein, to flow through : dia-, dia- + rhein, to flow, run; see sreu- in Indo-European roots.] di'ar·rhe'al, di'ar·rhe'ic (-ĭk), di'ar·rhet'ic (-rět'ĭk) adj. |
The frequent passage of abnormally watery feces, which is a sign of illness.
diarrhea di·ar·rhe·a or di·ar·rhoe·a (dī'ə-rē'ə)
n.
Excessive and frequent evacuation of watery feces.
| diarrhea (dī'ə-rē'ə) Pronunciation Key
Excessive and frequent evacuation of watery feces, usually a symptom of a gastrointestinal disorder. Severe, prolonged diarrhea can lead to dehydration. |