diarrhoea
Britishnoun
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Etymology
Origin of diarrhoea
C16: from Late Latin, from Greek diarrhoia, from diarrhein to flow through, from dia- + rhein to flow
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Diarrhoea was a major cause of death in this age group, says Dr Reid.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2021
Diarrhoea was common because we were all so cold.
From The Guardian • Mar. 25, 2017
Diarrhoea and vomit may also be tainted with blood.
From BBC • Oct. 7, 2014
Diarrhoea leaves Indians’ bodies smaller on average than those of people in poorer countries where people eat fewer calories, notably in Africa.
From Economist • Jul. 17, 2014
Diarrhoea, of a special “pea-soup” type, may or may not be present; while haemorrhage from the bowel, if ulcers have formed, is common.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 4 "Diameter" to "Dinarchus" by Various
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