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diareah
diarrhea
Definitions
1
noun
A
condition
characterized
by
frequent
and
watery
bowel
movements
.
He
couldn't
go
to
work
because
he
had
diarrhea
.
The
doctor
advised
her
to
drink
plenty
of
fluids
to
prevent
dehydration
from
diarrhea
.
Diarrhea
can
be
caused
by
a
variety
of
factors
,
including
infections
and
food
intolerances
.
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Language
Greek
Original word
diarrhoia
Word parts
dia (through) + rheo (to flow)
Originally meant
to flow through
Background
The term 'diarrhea' comes from the Greek word 'diarrhoia', which means 'to flow through'. It was used in ancient medical texts to describe the condition of frequent and watery bowel movements.