Definition

A substance that helps stop or reduce diarrhea.

Example

The doctor recommended an antidiarrheal to help with my stomach issues.

Conversation

I wasn't feeling well after that food truck lunch yesterday.

Oh no, did you end up needing an antidiarrheal?

Yeah, I did. It really helped settle my stomach.

I'm glad to hear that! Those food trucks can be risky sometimes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antidiarrheal is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "diarrhea" (from Greek "diarrhoia", meaning flowing through). The word describes a substance that works against diarrhea, preventing or alleviating the condition.

Memory Tip

Think of 'anti-' meaning against, and 'diarrhea' referring to the condition of flowing through. This helps you remember that antidiarrheal is something that works against diarrhea.

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