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 symptoms can range from bloody diarrhea and vomiting to a low fever. — Rachel Becker, The Verge, "Throw out your romaine, it could be contaminated with E. coli," 20 Nov. 2018 The first food-poisoning cases came to light in late March — eight patrons of fast-food restaurants in New Jersey suffered bloody diarrhea and cramps that sent them rushing to hospitals. — Geoffrey Mohan, The Seattle Times, "Could blockchain have solved the mystery of the romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak?," 3 June 2018 People who get sick from toxin-producing E. coli come down with symptoms about three to four days after consumption, with many suffering bloody diarrhea, severe stomach cramps and vomiting. — Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, "CDC confirms five deaths connected to E. coli-tainted lettuce," 1 June 2018 The first food poisoning cases came to light in late March — eight patrons of fast-food restaurants in New Jersey suffered bloody diarrhea and cramps that sent them rushing to hospitals. — Geoffrey Mohan, latimes.com, "Could blockchain have solved the mystery of the romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak?," 27 May 2018 But a few days later, on Apr. 12, Fitzgerald’s son began to develop bloody diarrhea, a fever and severe body cramps. — Jamie Ducharme, Time, "Her 6-Year-Old Son Got E. Coli and Went Into Kidney Failure After Eating a Pizza Shop Salad. Now She’s Suing," 15 May 2018 Most people develop bloody diarrhea and cramps for five to seven days. — David J. Neal, miamiherald, "Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak update: Florida and Texas now among states with cases | Miami Herald," 9 May 2018 People who get sick come down with symptoms about three to four days after swallowing the germ, with many suffering bloody diarrhea, severe stomach cramps, and vomiting. — Mike Stobbe, BostonGlobe.com, "1st death reported in romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak," 3 May 2018 Symptoms include bloody diarrhea, severe stomach cramps, and vomiting. — Radhika Marya, Fortune, "E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce Claims Its First Fatality," 2 May 2018

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