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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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That’s because the illness can cause explosive, watery diarrhea that can persist for up to a month.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 Aug. 2026
Cyclosporiasis is caused by a microscopic parasite that can contaminate fresh food or water and lead to severe diarrhea in those infected.

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

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turkey

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