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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Two people have died and 570 were hospitalised in recent months in relation to the outbreak of cyclospora, a microscopic parasite that can cause explosive 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
Signs to watch out for include stomach cramps, diarrhoea, vomiting or fever.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
A journey to the upstairs lavatory automatically classed you as a diarrhoea victim, and a dose of thick white liquid would immediately be forced down your throat by the Matron.
From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl
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