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1. (n.) diarrhea
an intestinal disorder characterized by frequent and fluid fecal evacuations.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME diaria < LL diarrhoea < Gk diárrhoia a flowing through)
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1. (noun) diarrhea, diarrhoea, looseness of the bowels, looseness
frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor
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1. (noun) Diarrhea
alt. of Diarrhoea
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1. Diarrhea
An increased liquidity or decreased consistency of FECES, such as running stool. Fecal consistency is related to the ratio of water-holding capacity of insoluble solids to total water, rather than the amount of water present. Diarrhea is not hyperdefecation or increased fecal weight.
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