diarrhea

/ˌdaɪ.əˈriː.ə/

noundi · ar · rhe · a

Think: “DI-AR-RHEA” = “DI” (die) + “AR” (are) + “RHEA” (a name) — say it smoothly: die-uh-REE-uh.

Yes, it's diarrhea. Remember the middle: it’s **diar** + **rhea** — there are **two r’s** in the center: dia**rr**hea.

Definition

  1. nounA condition in which bowel movements are frequent and stools are loose or watery.

Examples

  • “The doctor said the diarrhea should improve after she drinks more fluids.”
  • “If you have diarrhea for more than two days, tell an adult or call a healthcare provider.”
  • “He washed his hands carefully to avoid spreading germs that can cause diarrhea.”

Synonyms

loose stoolsthe runsgastroenteritis (informal use)bowel upset

Translations

ES diarreaPT diarreiaFR diarrhée

Common misspellings

diarheadiarrhiadiarreahdiarrhoeadiarrheahdiarrheaahdiarrheadiarrhhea

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