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turista

noun

tu̇-ˈrē-stə

Definition of turista

as in diarrhea

abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools the entire family came down with the dreaded turista three days into their long-awaited vacation

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diarrhea

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Most people get better after four to seven days of stomachaches and diarrhea, but people head for hospitals if the diarrhea gets bloody.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026
These bacteria can cause skin infections, strep throat, or gastrointestinal illnesses producing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

— Eric Alt, Popular Science, 1 Nov. 2026

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