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

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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Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea.

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One of those diagnosed was Joey Knock, who says the infection gave him diarrhoea, made him feel "wiped out" and led to him taking time off work to recover.

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It results in symptoms including bloating, vomiting and diarrhoea.

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And as their relentless diarrhoea and vomiting was escalating to organ failure, Erin was covering her tracks, prosecutors alleged.

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