Diarrhoea: meaning, definitions and examples
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diarrhoea
[ หdaษชษหrษชษ ]
medical condition
Diarrhoea is a medical condition characterized by the frequent passage of loose or watery stools. It often results from an infection, which can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Diarrhoea can lead to dehydration, especially in young children and the elderly. While it is typically self-limiting, severe cases may require medical intervention and rehydration therapy.
Synonyms
flux, loose stools, the runs.
Examples of usage
- I had diarrhoea after eating at that restaurant.
- The doctor advised him to drink plenty of fluids to cope with the diarrhoea.
- Diarrhoea can be a symptom of more serious health issues.
Translations
Translations of the word "diarrhoea" in other languages:
๐ต๐น diarreia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเคธเฅเคค
๐ฉ๐ช Durchfall
๐ฎ๐ฉ diare
๐บ๐ฆ ะดัะฐัะตั
๐ต๐ฑ biegunka
๐ฏ๐ต ไธ็ข (ใใ)
๐ซ๐ท diarrhรฉe
๐ช๐ธ diarrea
๐น๐ท ishal
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค์ฌ (seolsa)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅุณูุงู (ishaal)
๐จ๐ฟ prลฏjem
๐ธ๐ฐ hnaฤka
๐จ๐ณ ่ นๆณป (fรนxiรจ)
๐ธ๐ฎ driska
๐ฎ๐ธ niรฐurgangur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฏะบัั ะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ishal
๐ฒ๐ฝ diarrea
Etymology
The word 'diarrhoea' originates from the Greek word 'ฮดฮนฮฌฯฯฮฟฮนฮฑ' (diarrhoia), which is derived from 'ฮดฮนฮฌ' (dia), meaning 'through', and 'แฟฅฮฟฮฎ' (rheo), meaning 'flow' or 'flux'. The term was first used in medical contexts around the mid-16th century. In earlier times, this condition was often poorly understood, and its causes were frequently attributed to imbalances in bodily humors. As medical knowledge evolved, scientists began to understand the role of infections and dietary factors in causing diarrhoea, leading to improved treatment methods. The spelling 'diarrhea' is commonly used in American English, while 'diarrhoea' is preferred in British English. Despite advancements in medicine, diarrhoea remains a significant health concern worldwide, particularly in developing countries where it can lead to serious complications, including death, if not properly managed.