- a variation of diarrhea.
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
Example Sentences
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Diarrhoea was a major cause of death in this age group, says Dr Reid.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2021
Diarrhoea caused by faecally contaminated food or water – nearly 58% of cases – kills 910,300 people a year: many of them are children.
From The Guardian • Aug. 10, 2019
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, which so commonly accompanies the persistent vomiting in malignant cases, if it occur in this form of the malady is slight and transient and due to accidental causes.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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