Disenteria (en. Dysentery)

/disɛnˈtɛɾia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An illness caused by inflammation of the intestine, usually due to infection.
The symptoms of dysentery are typically diarrhea and changes in bowel movements.
Ang mga sintomas ng disenteria ay karaniwang pagtatae at pagbabago sa pagdumi.
A condition that causes severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.
Due to dysentery, the patient needed to be treated in the hospital.
Dahil sa disenteria, kinailangan ng pasyente na magpagamot sa ospital.
Can be caused by various microbes, including bacteria and parasites.
Drinking contaminated water can lead to dysentery.
Ang pag-inom ng kontaminadong tubig ay maaaring magdulot ng disenteria.

Etymology

from the Greek word 'dysentéria' meaning 'painful intestine'

Common Phrases and Expressions

has dysentery
holds the disease dysentery
may disenteria
contracted dysentery
acquired an infection that causes dysentery
nagkasakit ng disenteria

Related Words

infection
A condition where infectious agents affect the body.
impeksyon
diarrhea
The condition of having soft or watery stools or frequent bowel movements.
pagtatae

Slang Meanings

Bowel trouble
I ate something bad, and now look, I have dysentery.
Kumain ako ng hindi maayos, kaya ayan, nagka-disenteria ako.
Painful stomach
This dysentery is tough, I can't even lie on my side!
Pampahirap 'tong disenteria, ayaw na yata akong patagilid!
Can't leave the house
Dysentery is unbeatable, you can't leave the house!
Walang talo sa disenteria, di ka makalabas ng bahay!
Danger to everything you eat
When you have dysentery, everything you eat feels tied to the bathroom.
Pag nagka-disenteria ka, lahat ng kinakain mo parang nakatali sa banyo.