diarrhea
noun
di·ar·rhea
ˌdī-ə-ˈrē-ə 
1
: abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools (see stool entry 1 sense 3a)
symptoms include fever, nausea, and diarrhea
2
: excessive flow
verbal diarrhea
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The symptoms of the disease include fever, nausea, and diarrhea.
I was taken with severe diarrhea while attending the conference.
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Some infections can cause severe bloody diarrhea or the development of high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease and neurologic problems.
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Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
Symptoms often include severe stomach cramping, vomiting and diarrhea that is sometimes bloody.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Joe Raedle/Getty Images Norovirus is a highly contagious gastrointestinal illness that results in uncomfortable symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2024
Here's what to know about E. coli symptoms: Most infected people will experience stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024
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Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
Symptoms often include severe stomach cramping, vomiting and diarrhea that is sometimes bloody.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Joe Raedle/Getty Images Norovirus is a highly contagious gastrointestinal illness that results in uncomfortable symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2024
Here's what to know about E. coli symptoms: Most infected people will experience stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Diarrhea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diarrhea. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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diarrhea
noun
di·ar·rhea
ˌdī-ə-ˈrē-ə
: abnormally frequent and watery bowel movements
Medical Definition
diarrhea
noun
di·ar·rhea
variants
or chiefly British diarrhoea
: abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools
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