diarrheal

/ˌdaɪˈæriəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by diarrhea

“The traveler suffered from a diarrheal illness while traveling abroad.”

2. adjective

causing or characterized by diarrhea

“The diarrheal symptoms lasted for several days before finally subsiding.”

Synonyms

  • diarrheic
  • diarrhetic

Antonyms

  • astringent
  • constipating