Meaning & Definition of Dysentery in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A severe intestinal infection characterized by diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and sometimes bloody stools.

  Example Sentence: Many travelers in tropical regions are at risk of contracting dysentery.

• Definition: The disease is typically caused by bacteria, protozoa, or parasites.

  Example Sentence: Dysentery can be caused by contaminated water supplies or poor sanitation.

Etymology

Origin: From Late Latin 'dysenteria', from Greek 'dysenteria', meaning 'difficult intestines'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• dysentery outbreak: A sudden increase in cases of dysentery in a particular area.
• dysentery infection: The specific diagnosis of the disease caused by pathogens.

Translations

• Spanish: disentería

• French: dysenterie

• German: Dysenterie

• Russian: дизентерия

Related Words

• diarrhea: Frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements.

• dehydration: Loss of bodily fluids, often a result of severe diarrhea.

• gastroenteritis: Inflammation of the stomach and intestines, often leading to similar symptoms.

Slang Meanings of dysentery

• Meaning: The runs

  Example Sentence: He's got the runs after eating that street food.

• Meaning: Belly troubles

  Example Sentence: After the picnic, many had belly troubles.