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diarrhea

/ˌdaɪ.əˈriː.ə/
(UK: diarrhoea)
di · ar · rhe · a
Adjective:diarrheal
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• noun

1

American A gastrointestinal condition characterized by frequent, loose, and watery bowel movements, often resulting from infection, food intolerance, or digestive disorders.

Example

"The pediatrician recommended oral rehydration salts to prevent dehydration caused by severe diarrhea."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled "diarrhea" in American English and "diarrhoea" in British and Commonwealth English.

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• Nearby Words

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diarist
diarrhea
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diary
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin diarrhoea, from Ancient Greek διάρροια (diárrhoia, "a flowing through"), combining διά (diá, "through") and ῥέω (rhéō, "to flow").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Diarrhea. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/diarrhea
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