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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Early symptoms include vomiting and diarrhoea but it can progress to organ failure and internal bleeding.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
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
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
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
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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