Definition

A condition in which a person has frequent and watery bowel movements, often caused by illness or infection.

Example

After eating the spoiled food, she suffered from diarrhoea for several days.

Conversation

I heard you weren't feeling well yesterday, what happened?

Yeah, I had a bad case of diarrhoea all day.

Oh no, that sounds awful! Did you eat something bad?

I think it was the street food I tried — never again!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Diarrhoea is derived from the Greek "dia-" (meaning through) and "rhein" (meaning to flow). The term describes a condition where liquid feces flow through the intestines, leading to frequent and watery bowel movements.

Memory Tip

Think of the prefix 'dia-' meaning 'through' and 'rhein' meaning 'to flow' — this helps you remember that diarrhoea refers to a condition where liquid flows through the intestines.

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