diarrhea

noun

di·ar·rhea | \ ˌdī-ə-ˈrē-ə

Definition of diarrhea

1 : abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools (see stool entry 1 sense 3a) symptoms include fever, nausea, and diarrhea

2 : excessive flow verbal diarrhea

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Other Words from diarrhea

diarrheal \ ˌdī-ə-ˈrē-əl

\ adjective

diarrheic \ ˌdī-ə-ˈrē-ik

\ adjective

diarrhetic \ ˌdī-ə-ˈre-tik

\ adjective

Examples of diarrhea in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web Other possible side effects include dry mouth, low blood pressure, and diarrhea. — The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 May 2022 Most people infected with STEC O103 develop diarrhea (often bloody) and vomiting. — Marc Bona, cleveland, 6 May 2022 But traveler’s diarrhea also should be on our radar, advised Ronald Blanton, chair of the Department of Tropical Medicine at Tulane University’s School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. — Washington Post, 5 May 2022 Taking probiotics before, during, and after taking antibiotics could help prevent common side effects like diarrhea, Poppers says. — Melissa Matthews, Men's Health, 4 May 2022 Adenoviruses can cause a range of symptoms — from the sniffles to diarrhea — and, in rare cases, hepatitis. — Erika Edwards, NBC News, 4 May 2022 Healthy people might experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. — Chris Smith, BGR, 29 Apr. 2022 So far, none of the birds are exhibiting symptoms, which include nasal discharge, weakness and diarrhea. — Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 25 Apr. 2022 Adenoviruses normally attack the respiratory tract, though some — including type 41 — can trigger gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines that induces diarrhea. — Helen Branswell, STAT, 24 Apr. 2022 See More

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