diarrhoea
Britishnoun
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
Example Sentences
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Michael's father, Gareth, said his young son spent four days in hospital with a fever and severe diarrhoea.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
Anyone experiencing diarrhoea or vomiting within two weeks of visiting a farm should contact their GP or call NHS 111, PHW said.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
The most noticeable symptom of colorectal cancer is changes in bowel movements -- such as diarrhoea or constipation.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
Steel says signs that something may be wrong with your gut can include persistent constipation, diarrhoea, excessive gas or ongoing abdominal pain.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026
It is humiliating before others to have a diarrhoea from ptomaine poisoning or to vomit from it.
From "The Old Man and The Sea" by Ernest Hemingway
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