diarrhea
noun
di·ar·rhea
ˌdī-ə-ˈrē-ə 
1
: abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools (see stool entry 1 sense 3a)
symptoms include fever, nausea, and diarrhea
2
: excessive flow
verbal diarrhea
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The symptoms of the disease include fever, nausea, and diarrhea.
I was taken with severe diarrhea while attending the conference.
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Headaches, body aches and diarrhea can also be signs to look for.
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Bhatia sees microdosing as an option for clients who come to her office with the goal of losing 20 pounds or less or patients who have proved to be sensitive to the side effects of GLP-1, which include nausea, constipation, lack of energy and diarrhea.
—Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Typical symptoms include severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea and vomiting, usually appearing three to four days after exposure.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Taking two of these tablets four times a day can help prevent diarrhea.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Bhatia sees microdosing as an option for clients who come to her office with the goal of losing 20 pounds or less or patients who have proved to be sensitive to the side effects of GLP-1, which include nausea, constipation, lack of energy and diarrhea.
—Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Typical symptoms include severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea and vomiting, usually appearing three to four days after exposure.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Taking two of these tablets four times a day can help prevent diarrhea.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Diarrhea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diarrhea. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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diarrhea
noun
di·ar·rhea
ˌdī-ə-ˈrē-ə
: abnormally frequent and watery bowel movements
Medical Definition
diarrhea
noun
di·ar·rhea
variants
or chiefly British diarrhoea
: abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools
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