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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The NHS also advises a check-up if you notice changes in your regular toilet habits, such as having to poo more often, or a pattern of diarrhoea or constipation.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
Roughly halfway through her event last month, Wietrzyk suffered a bout of diarrhoea and images of faecal matter on parts of her body were widely shared online.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Dairy herds that catch Shav from bites can experience fever, diarrhoea and poor milk production.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Vets records show that she started to have periodic diarrhoea and vomiting and by 2024, then aged nine, Misty was struggling.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 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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