diarrhoea (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌdɪərɪˈiːə/
Definition
A condition characterized by frequent and loose bowel movements, often caused by infection, food poisoning, or other factors.
Examples
She had diarrhoea for a week after travelling to a foreign country.
The doctor prescribed medication to treat the patient's diarrhoea.
Diarrhoea is a common symptom of irritable bowel syndrome.
How to Use diarrhoea
- have diarrhoea (verb phrase)
- to experience diarrhoea — "She had diarrhoea for a week after eating contaminated food."
- diarrhoea symptoms (noun phrase)
- signs of diarrhoea — "The doctor asked about the patient's diarrhoea symptoms."
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