Delhi belly

Definition of Delhi bellynext
as in diarrhea
abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools her long-planned vacation was spoiled by a bad case of Delhi belly

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diarrhea
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  • Signs of disease include warts on legs, crusty or swollen eyes, feebleness, a ruffled appearance, difficulty breathing, nasal discharge, and diarrhea.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Urgent care is the place to start for everything else, like a cough, sore throat, runny nose or diarrhea.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Delhi belly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Delhi%20belly. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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