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Dysentery: meaning, definitions and examples

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dysentery

 

[ dษชsษ™nหŒtษ›ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Dysentery is an intestinal infection causing diarrhea that can be severe and is often accompanied by blood and mucus in the feces. It is typically caused by bacteria or parasites and can spread through contaminated food and water. The condition can lead to dehydration and significant health complications if left untreated.

Synonyms

diarrhea, enteritis, gastroenteritis

Examples of usage

  • The village faced an outbreak of dysentery after the water supply was contaminated.
  • Symptoms of dysentery include abdominal pain and fever.
  • Inadequate sanitation contributes significantly to the spread of dysentery.
  • Travelers to certain regions should be aware of the risk of dysentery.
  • Dysentery can be caused by several types of bacteria, including Shigella.

Translations

Translations of the word "dysentery" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dissenteria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคคเคฟเคธเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dysenterie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dysentri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธะทะตะฝั‚ะตั€ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dysenteria

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ตค็—ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dysenterie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ disenterรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dizanteri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด์งˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฏูˆุณู†ุชุงุฑูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dizenterie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dizentรฉria

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็—ข็–พ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dizenterija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dizentery

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธะทะตะฝั‚ะตั€ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ–แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dizenteriya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ disenterรญa

Etymology

The term 'dysentery' originates from the Greek word 'dysenteria', where 'dys-' means 'bad' or 'difficult', and 'enteron' refers to the intestinal tract. The word was adapted into Latin as 'dysenteria' and entered English usage in the late 14th century. Historically, dysentery has been recognized as a significant health threat, especially in crowded or unsanitary conditions, and well-documented outbreaks have occurred in military camps and during wartime. Understanding its causes and treatment has been crucial in combating dysentery, which remains prevalent in some parts of the world today. Despite advances in medical science, dysentery is still a concern in areas with poor sanitation and limited access to clean water.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,713, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.