Diarrhea

Pronunciation: /daɪəˈriə/

Definitions of diarrhea

noun a condition in which feces are discharged from the bowels frequently and in a liquid form

Example Sentences

A1 I have diarrhea.

A2 He missed work due to a bad case of diarrhea.

B1 Travelers to certain countries should be cautious of food and water to avoid diarrhea.

B2 The doctor prescribed medication to help with the persistent diarrhea.

C1 Chronic diarrhea can be a symptom of a more serious underlying health condition.

C2 After experiencing severe diarrhea, she decided to consult with a gastroenterologist for further evaluation.

Examples of diarrhea in a Sentence

formal The patient was diagnosed with acute diarrhea and was prescribed medication.

informal I can't come to work today because I have diarrhea.

slang I shouldn't have eaten that sketchy street food, now I have the runs.

figurative The team's performance took a nosedive, metaphorically speaking, like a case of diarrhea in a marathon.

Grammatical Forms of diarrhea

• past tense: had diarrhea
• plural: diarrheas
• comparative: more diarrhea
• superlative: most diarrhea
• present tense: has diarrhea
• future tense: will have diarrhea
• perfect tense: have had diarrhea
• continuous tense: is having diarrhea
• singular: diarrhea
• positive degree: diarrhea
• infinitive: to have diarrhea
• gerund: having diarrhea
• participle: diarrhea

Origin and Evolution of diarrhea

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'diarrhea' originated from the Greek word 'diarrhoia', which is a combination of 'dia' meaning 'through' and 'rhein' meaning 'to flow'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'diarrhea' has remained relatively consistent in its meaning of a gastrointestinal condition characterized by frequent and watery bowel movements.