diarrhea
noun
di·ar·rhea
ˌdī-ə-ˈrē-ə 
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
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.
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—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
There are many types of E. coli, but a few strains of the bacteria, such as E. coli 0157:H7, can cause people to have severe stomach cramping, bloody diarrhea and vomiting, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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According to officials, the first case was reported on Thursday, June 12, near the city of Saint-Quentin — a severe case of food poisoning that included bloody diarrhea.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 27 June 2025
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Health, 3 July 2025
More than 10,000 mothers and children received essential health and nutrition services, and over 48,000 children were treated against malaria, diarrhea and pneumonia.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
There are many types of E. coli, but a few strains of the bacteria, such as E. coli 0157:H7, can cause people to have severe stomach cramping, bloody diarrhea and vomiting, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
According to officials, the first case was reported on Thursday, June 12, near the city of Saint-Quentin — a severe case of food poisoning that included bloody diarrhea.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 27 June 2025
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“Diarrhea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diarrhea. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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diarrhea
noun
di·ar·rhea
ˌdī-ə-ˈrē-ə
: abnormally frequent and watery bowel movements
Medical Definition
diarrhea
noun
di·ar·rhea
variants
or chiefly British diarrhoea
: abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools
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