diarrhea
or di·ar·rhoe·a
an intestinal disorder characterized by abnormal frequency and fluidity of fecal evacuations.
Origin of diarrhea
1Other words from diarrhea
- di·ar·rhe·al, di·ar·rhe·ic, di·ar·rhet·ic [dahy-uh-ret-ik], /ˌdaɪ əˈrɛt ɪk/, di·ar·rhoe·al, di·ar·rhoe·ic, di·ar·rhoet·ic, adjective
- an·ti·di·ar·rhe·al, adjective
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How to use diarrhea in a sentence
A sour odor is normal for nursing infants, and is noted in mild diarrheas of older children.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddEverything combined to exhaust the energies of the men and produce fevers, diarrheas and scurvy.
Three Years in the Sixth Corps | George T. StevensThese diarrheas are especially serious when accompanied by a steady loss in weight.
The Mother and Her Child | William S. SadlerGreen stools are not uncommon, especially in diarrheas of childhood.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddIn the severe diarrheas of childhood a putrid odor is common.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell Todd
Scientific definitions for diarrhea
[ dī′ə-rē′ə ]
Excessive and frequent evacuation of watery feces, usually a symptom of a gastrointestinal disorder. Severe, prolonged diarrhea can lead to dehydration.
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Cultural definitions for diarrhea
[ (deye-uh-ree-uh) ]
The frequent passage of abnormally watery feces, which is a sign of illness.
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