Definition

A condition characterized by diarrhea where food is expelled from the body with little digestion or change.

Example

The patient was suffering from lientery, experiencing frequent and poorly digested bowel movements.

Conversation

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

Yeah, I had a bad case of lientery, and it was pretty uncomfortable.

Oh no, that sounds rough! Did you manage to eat anything?

Not really, I just wanted to stay hydrated and wait it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lientery comes from the Latin 'lienteria' (meaning a condition of loose stools or diarrhea), which is derived from 'lienter' (meaning to be soft or loose). The word describes a state of having frequent, loose bowel movements.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin root 'lienter' meaning soft or loose, which helps you remember that lientery refers to a condition involving loose stools.

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