diarrhea

di·ar·rhea

noun \ˌdī-ə-ˈrē-ə\

Definition of DIARRHEA

1

: abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools

2

: excessive flow <verbal diarrhea>

— di·ar·rhe·al \-ˈrē-əl\ adjective

— di·ar·rhe·ic \-ˈrē-ik\ adjective

— di·ar·rhet·ic \-ˈre-tik\ adjective

Examples of DIARRHEA

1. The symptoms of the disease include fever, nausea, and diarrhea.
2. <I was taken with severe diarrhea while attending the conference.>

Origin of DIARRHEA

Middle English diaria, from Late Latin diarrhoea, from Greek diarrhoia, from diarrhein to flow through, from dia- + rhein to flow — more at stream

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to DIARRHEA

Synonyms: Delhi belly, flux, Montezuma's revenge, runs, trots, turista

Related Words: dysentery, shigellosis; scour(s)

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