Definition

A condition characterized by the presence of an unusually high amount of fat in the stool, often resulting in oily, foul-smelling feces.

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with steatorrhea after she reported changes in her bowel movements.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of steatorrhea?

Yeah, it's when there's too much fat in your stool, right?

Exactly! It sounds pretty uncomfortable to deal with.

Definitely, I wouldn't want to experience something like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Steatorrhea is formed from "steato-" (from Greek "steatos", meaning fat) and "-rrhea" (from Greek "rhein", meaning to flow). The word describes a condition characterized by the flow of fat in the stool.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fat' ('steato-') flowing out ('-rrhea') — that's what steatorrhea means.

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