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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Vomiting and diarrhea in tandem can accelerate this risk.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 June 2025
But for some, the venom may cause anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can lead to symptoms like difficulty breathing, vomiting or diarrhea, fainting and skin reactions.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025
Asian needle ants can sting when bothered, which can lead to symptoms such as skin reactions including hives and itching; low blood pressure; swollen tongue or throat; nausea, vomiting or diarrhea; dizziness or fainting; weak or rapid pulse; and wheezing or difficulty breathing, the USFS said.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 10 June 2025
Most folks who infected with E. coli suffer from two to eight days of vomiting, bloody diarrhea or severe stomach cramps.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 June 2025
But for some, the venom may cause anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can lead to symptoms like difficulty breathing, vomiting or diarrhea, fainting and skin reactions.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025
Asian needle ants can sting when bothered, which can lead to symptoms such as skin reactions including hives and itching; low blood pressure; swollen tongue or throat; nausea, vomiting or diarrhea; dizziness or fainting; weak or rapid pulse; and wheezing or difficulty breathing, the USFS said.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 10 June 2025
Most folks who infected with E. coli suffer from two to eight days of vomiting, bloody diarrhea or severe stomach cramps.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
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“Diarrhea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diarrhea. Accessed 15 Jun. 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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