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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Paul McClure 23, New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2025
Broad-spectrum antibiotics have numerous side effects, including liver inflammation, bone marrow suppression, and debilitating (and sometimes deadly) diarrhea from Clostridium difficile.
—Judy Stone, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
The vet said dogs can experience an upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea or loss of appetite after eating a pup cup.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Common complications are ear infections and diarrhea, but more severe outcomes can develop, including pneumonia and encephalitis (brain swelling), which may result in permanent brain damage.
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Paul McClure 23, New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2025
Broad-spectrum antibiotics have numerous side effects, including liver inflammation, bone marrow suppression, and debilitating (and sometimes deadly) diarrhea from Clostridium difficile.
—Judy Stone, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
The vet said dogs can experience an upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea or loss of appetite after eating a pup cup.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Common complications are ear infections and diarrhea, but more severe outcomes can develop, including pneumonia and encephalitis (brain swelling), which may result in permanent brain damage.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Diarrhea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diarrhea. Accessed 1 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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