Diarrea (en. Diarrhea)

/djaˈre.a/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Alteration of intestinal function characterized by the evacuation of liquid stools.

Diarrhoea can be caused by infections.

La diarrea puede ser causada por infecciones.

It can be a symptom of gastrointestinal diseases.

The doctor asked him to undergo tests for his persistent diarrhoea.

El médico le pidió que hiciera análisis por su diarrea persistente.

Condition that can lead to dehydration if not properly treated.

It is important to drink fluids to avoid dehydration during diarrhoea.

Es importante beber líquidos para evitar la deshidratación durante la diarrea.

From the Greek 'diarrhoia', which means 'to flow through'.

traveler's diarrhoea

Syndrome that affects those who travel to regions with poor hygiene.

diarrea del viajero

to have diarrhoea

Expression used to describe the condition of suffering from diarrhoea.

tener diarrea

chronic diarrhoea

Referring to diarrhoea that persists for a prolonged period.

diarrea crónica

constipation

Difficulty in evacuating and hard stools.

estreñimiento

gastroenteritis

Inflammation of the stomach and intestines.

gastroenteritis

dehydration

State that results from excessive loss of water.

deshidratación

Runny poop

After eating at the fair, I got a bad case of diarrhea.

Después de comer en la feria, me dio un cagadero.

Watery breast

Yesterday I got watery breast and couldn't leave the bathroom.

Ayer me dio pechuga aguada y no me pude mover del baño.