Dysentery

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪsənˌtɛri/

Definitions of dysentery

noun an infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the intestines, especially the colon, that results in severe diarrhea containing blood and mucus

Example Sentences

A1 Dysentery is a type of gastrointestinal infection.

A2 The symptoms of dysentery include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever.

B1 Travelers to developing countries should be aware of the risk of contracting dysentery.

B2 Proper sanitation and hygiene practices can help prevent the spread of dysentery.

C1 Medical treatment for dysentery usually involves antibiotics and rehydration therapy.

C2 Dysentery can be caused by bacteria, parasites, or viruses, and can be life-threatening if left untreated.

Examples of dysentery in a Sentence

formal Dysentery is a bacterial infection that causes inflammation of the intestines.

informal My friend got really sick while traveling and ended up with dysentery.

slang I heard that food poisoning in that restaurant was so bad, people were getting dysentery!

figurative The political corruption in that country is like a dysentery spreading through the government.

Grammatical Forms of dysentery

past tense

had dysentery

plural

dysenteries

comparative

more dysenteric

superlative

most dysenteric

present tense

has dysentery

future tense

will have dysentery

perfect tense

have had dysentery

continuous tense

is having dysentery

singular

dysentery

positive degree

dysentery

infinitive

to have dysentery

gerund

having dysentery

participle

had dysentery

Origin and Evolution of dysentery

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'dysentery' comes from the Greek word 'dusenteria', which is a combination of 'dys' meaning difficult or painful, and 'enteron' meaning intestine.
Evolution of the word: The term 'dysentery' has been used since the Middle Ages to describe a condition characterized by inflammation of the intestines, leading to symptoms such as diarrhea with blood and mucus. Over time, the understanding and treatment of dysentery have evolved with advancements in medical science.