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
Usually, the diarrhea, stomachaches and fever last four to seven days.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 June 2024
The treatment caused extreme diarrhea, leaving her severely dehydrated, depleted and nauseated.
—Joanne Fowler, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
John Patterson and Kelli Sexton fell ill over the weekend and had diarrhea and vomiting into April 15.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2024
Call your veterinarian if your dog exhibits vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy or difficulty breathing after eating a palo verde beetle.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 13 May 2024
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 June 2024
The treatment caused extreme diarrhea, leaving her severely dehydrated, depleted and nauseated.
—Joanne Fowler, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
John Patterson and Kelli Sexton fell ill over the weekend and had diarrhea and vomiting into April 15.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2024
Call your veterinarian if your dog exhibits vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy or difficulty breathing after eating a palo verde beetle.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 13 May 2024
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“Diarrhea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diarrhea. Accessed 6 Jun. 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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