diarrhea

The word “diarrhea” means a digestive condition causing frequent, loose, watery bowel movements. In plain terms, an upset stomach that causes frequent, watery bowel movements.

“Diarrhea” is pronounced deye-uh-REE-uh (/ˌdaɪ.əˈɹiː.ə/ in IPA).

Here is “diarrhea” used in a sentence: “He came down with diarrhea after eating the undercooked chicken.”

Words with a similar meaning to “diarrhea” include poop water, the runs, the squirts, the squits, the trots and the skitters.

“Diarrhea” is a noun.

The word “diarrhea” comes from Greek. From Greek diarrhoia ("through-flowing"), from dia- ("through") + rhein ("to flow").

“Diarrhea” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

"Diarrhea" is a general digestive condition causing frequent, loose, watery bowel movements, and it can have many causes including infection, food intolerance, or stress. "Dysentery" is a more specific and severe form typically involving inflammation of the intestines, often with blood or mucus in the stool, and is usually caused by a specific bacterial or parasitic infection.

"Diarrhea" is the standard clinical and everyday term used in medical and general contexts alike, making it appropriate for both formal and informal writing. Many of its slang alternatives, such as "the runs" or "the trots," are informal and better suited to casual conversation.

The standard spelling is "diarrhea" in American English and "diarrhoea" in British English, and it is frequently misspelled because of its unusual double letters and the silent-feeling combination of vowels. Paying attention to the "rrh" cluster, borrowed from Greek, helps avoid common spelling mistakes.