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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Examples of diarrhea in a Sentence
The symptoms of the disease include fever, nausea, and diarrhea.
I was taken with severe diarrhea while attending the conference.
Recent Examples on the Web
Medical experts say having 2,000 mg or more in one day could lead to kidney stones, diarrhea and other stomach issues.
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
In addition to the cholesterol-lowering benefits, psyllium husk can also help alleviate digestive issues such as diarrhea and constipation, improve bowel regularity, regulate blood sugar, and regulate appetite.
—Erika Prouty, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2024
What’s more, the pressure filtration method removes nearly all of the lactose, the sugar in milk that can cause symptoms like bloating, gas, or diarrhea for folks who have difficulty digesting it.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 10 Apr. 2024
The immune system loses its ability to repair wounds and fight infections such as those causing diarrhea, which can create a vicious cycle that further deprives the body of nutrients.
—Lauren Weber, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Too much heat, however, can result in unpleasant side effects like abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
Many poison control calls often involve severe withdrawal symptoms, such as agitation, vomiting and diarrhea, because people typically consume higher doses than those prescribed in other countries, according to a 2018 CDC report.
—USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
Symptoms of meningococcal bloodstream infections include fever and chills, fatigue, vomiting, cold hands and feet, rapid breathing, diarrhea and in later stages, a dark purple rash.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024
Rosen, a 70-year-old retired schoolteacher, passed her final days in anguish, enduring severe diarrhea and nausea and terrible sores in her mouth that kept her from eating, drinking, and, eventually, speaking.
—Arthur Allen | Kff Health News, NBC News, 27 Mar. 2024
Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
In addition to the cholesterol-lowering benefits, psyllium husk can also help alleviate digestive issues such as diarrhea and constipation, improve bowel regularity, regulate blood sugar, and regulate appetite.
—Erika Prouty, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2024
What’s more, the pressure filtration method removes nearly all of the lactose, the sugar in milk that can cause symptoms like bloating, gas, or diarrhea for folks who have difficulty digesting it.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 10 Apr. 2024
The immune system loses its ability to repair wounds and fight infections such as those causing diarrhea, which can create a vicious cycle that further deprives the body of nutrients.
—Lauren Weber, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Too much heat, however, can result in unpleasant side effects like abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
Many poison control calls often involve severe withdrawal symptoms, such as agitation, vomiting and diarrhea, because people typically consume higher doses than those prescribed in other countries, according to a 2018 CDC report.
—USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
Symptoms of meningococcal bloodstream infections include fever and chills, fatigue, vomiting, cold hands and feet, rapid breathing, diarrhea and in later stages, a dark purple rash.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024
Rosen, a 70-year-old retired schoolteacher, passed her final days in anguish, enduring severe diarrhea and nausea and terrible sores in her mouth that kept her from eating, drinking, and, eventually, speaking.
—Arthur Allen | Kff Health News, NBC News, 27 Mar. 2024
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Kids Definition
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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