diarrhea

[dahy-uh-ree-uh] /ˌdaɪ əˈri ə/
noun, Pathology
1.
an intestinal disorder characterized by abnormal frequency and fluidity of fecal evacuations.
Also, diarrhoea.
Origin
1350-1400; Middle English diaria < Late Latin diarrhoea < Greek diárrhoia a flowing through, equivalent to diarrho- (variant stem of diarrheîn to flow through) + -ia -ia
Related forms
diarrheal, diarrheic, diarrhetic
[dahy-uh-ret-ik] /ˌdaɪ əˈrɛt ɪk/ (Show IPA), diarrhoeal, diarrhoeic, diarrhoetic, adjective
antidiarrheal, adjective
Examples from the web for diarrhea
  • People with diarrhea will have frequent, loose, watery stools.
  • Flies spread bacteria that cause diarrhea, dysentery, typhoid and cholera.
  • When I have flares, they consist mostly of joint pain, deep fatigue and diarrhea.
  • Cipro, commonly prescribed for traveler's diarrhea and urinary tract infections, isn't cheap.
  • Here, certain key phrases like “having diarrhea” or “has diarrhea” lead the system to identify a chief complaint.
  • When ingested, the bug can cause diarrhea, often with bloody stools.
  • It's also particularly effective for tightening up diarrhea.
  • The condition can trigger diarrhea and impede nutrient absorption.
  • Salmonella can cause symptoms including diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps.
  • I've had many experiences of my animals (both feline and canine) getting diarrhea from antibiotics.
British Dictionary definitions for diarrhea

diarrhoea

/ˌdaɪəˈrɪə/
noun
1.
frequent and copious discharge of abnormally liquid faeces
Derived Forms
diarrhoeal, diarrhoeic, especially (US) diarrheal, diarrheic, adjective
Word Origin
C16: from Late Latin, from Greek diarrhoia, from diarrhein to flow through, from dia- + rhein to flow
Word Origin and History for diarrhea
n.

late 14c., from Old French diarrie, from Late Latin diarrhoea, from Greek diarrhoia "diarrhea" (coined by Hippocrates), literally "a flowing through," from diarrhein "to flow through," from dia- "through" (see dia-) + rhein "to flow" (see rheum). Respelled 16c. from diarria on Latin model.

diarrhea in Medicine

diarrhea di·ar·rhe·a or di·ar·rhoe·a (dī'ə-rē'ə)
n.
Excessive and frequent evacuation of watery feces.

di'ar·rhe'al or di'ar·rhe'ic (-ĭk) or di'ar·rhet'ic (-rět'ĭk) adj.
diarrhea in Science
diarrhea
  (dī'ə-rē'ə)   
Excessive and frequent evacuation of watery feces, usually a symptom of a gastrointestinal disorder. Severe, prolonged diarrhea can lead to dehydration.
diarrhea in Culture
diarrhea [(deye-uh-ree-uh)]

The frequent passage of abnormally watery feces, which is a sign of illness.