diarrhoea

British

/ ˌdaɪəˈrɪə /

noun

frequent and copious discharge of abnormally liquid faeces

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Other Word Forms

diarrhoeal

adjective

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

"Anyone with fever, unusual tiredness, muscle or joint pains, vomiting, diarrhoea or unexplained bleeding should seek care promptly at the nearest health facility," Kenya's health ministry said.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

It is spread through contaminated food or water and can cause symptoms including severe diarrhoea.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

The agency also monitors cases of diarrhoea brought on by reduced access to clean water due to the drought, with 225 cases so far this month.

From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026

The most common side effects of the treatment were rash, diarrhoea, nausea, fatigue and vomiting, the FDA said.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

They were used now to stomach-aches and a sort of chronic diarrhoea.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

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