diarrhea

/daɪˈæriə/

Definitions

1. noun

a condition of having loose, watery stools, often caused by infection or irritation of the intestines

“After eating the contaminated food, she developed a severe case of diarrhea and had to spend the night in the hospital.”

2. noun

a flow or discharge of liquid, especially from the bowels

“The diarrhea was so severe that it was like a constant leak from the pipes.”

Synonyms

  • gastroenteritis
  • intestinal flu
  • loose stools

Antonyms

  • constipation