diarrhea

Meanings

• Noun

  The passing of watery stools three or more times a day.

  - "She suffered from diarrhea after eating the contaminated food."
  - "Diarrhea can lead to dehydration if not treated properly."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

runs , shits , skitters , squirts , squits , trots

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with diarrhea
careera , reveria , mira , quiera

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Variants

List of all variants of diarrhea that leads to same result
diarrhea , diarrheal , diarrheas , diarrheic , diarrhetic , diarrhoea , diarrhoeas , traveler's diarrhea , traveler's diarrheas

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'diarrhein', meaning 'to flow through'.

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Trivia

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1. Diarrhea is the second leading cause of death in children under five years old.

2. The world record for the longest bout of diarrhea lasted for 288 hours.

3. Diarrhea can also be a symptom of various other health conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gastroenteritis: An inflammation of the stomach and intestines, often causing diarrhea.

2. Food poisoning: An illness caused by consuming contaminated food or water, which can lead to diarrhea.

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Culture

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Diarrhea is a common health issue and is often associated with food poisoning or other gastrointestinal infections. In literature, it has been used as a metaphor for emotional outpouring or uncontrollable speech.

How to Memorize "diarrhea"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a watery substance flowing through a pipe, representing the movement of stools during diarrhea.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'diarrhea' with the image of a restroom or a toilet, as it is often related to bowel movements.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'D-I-A-R-R-H-E-A': D-angerous, I-llness, A-bdominal cramps, R-unning to the bathroom, R-epeatedly, H-ydrate, E-lectrolytes, A-nd rest.

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