diarrhoea

/ ˌdaɪəˈrɪə /

noun

1. frequent and copious discharge of abnormally liquid faeces

Other Word Forms

• diarrhoeal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of diarrhoea¹

C16: from Late Latin, from Greek diarrhoia, from diarrhein to flow through, from _dia- + rhein to flow

Example Sentences

"Those with ongoing symptoms such as fever, vomiting or diarrhoea are now recommended to visit a hospital emergency room for assessment," Maria Rotzén Östlund, an infectious disease physician, told state broadcaster SVT.

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Whilst generally well tolerated, there are risks of certain side effects — including nausea, constipation and diarrhoea.

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Three-month-old Sana, the youngest baby on the ward, has malnutrition, acute diarrhoea and a cleft lip.

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Environmental activists told HRW that community members in areas affected by the pollution were still complaining of headaches, coughing, diarrhoea, and other health issues that increased after the spill.

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For many, the side effects - which can include feeling sick, vomiting, bloating, constipation and diarrhoea - are manageable and tend to go away in time.

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