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
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.
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Anyone experiencing symptoms of diarrhea, blood in their stool, fever, and fatigue, should seek medical help.
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Some symptoms overlap, such as belly pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
—Corinne Savides Happel, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
While some people with lactose intolerance may be able to consume small amounts of lactose without triggering symptoms, people who are very sensitive to lactose may experience gas, bloating, and diarrhea after consuming yogurt and cottage cheese.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
Infected poultry succumb quickly and die whereas mammals typically show non-specific signs of viral illness such as cough, fever, aches, and vomiting and diarrhea.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Some symptoms overlap, such as belly pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
—Corinne Savides Happel, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
While some people with lactose intolerance may be able to consume small amounts of lactose without triggering symptoms, people who are very sensitive to lactose may experience gas, bloating, and diarrhea after consuming yogurt and cottage cheese.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
Infected poultry succumb quickly and die whereas mammals typically show non-specific signs of viral illness such as cough, fever, aches, and vomiting and diarrhea.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for diarrhea
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“Diarrhea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diarrhea. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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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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