Definition

Related to a type of intestinal infection that causes severe diarrhea and abdominal pain.

Example

The patient was diagnosed with a dysenteric condition after experiencing severe stomach cramps and diarrhea.

Conversation

Have you heard about the recent outbreak of dysenteric infections in the city?

Yeah, it sounds really serious. I hope it doesn't spread further.

I know, right? It's concerning how quickly dysenteric illnesses can affect people.

Definitely! We should be cautious and wash our hands more often.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dysenteric → It is formed from "dys-" (from Greek "dys", meaning bad or difficult) and "enteron" (from Greek, meaning intestine). The word "dysenteric" refers to a condition related to a bad or difficult inflammation of the intestines.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dys-' meaning bad and 'enteron' referring to the intestines — this helps you remember that dysenteric relates to a difficult intestinal condition.

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