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Diarrhea

Definition and Usage

Diarrhea is a condition that involves loose, watery stools occurring more frequently than normal. It is often accompanied by stomach cramps, abdominal pain, and dehydration. Diarrhea can be caused by various factors such as infections, food poisoning, allergies, medication, or underlying health issues.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Medical

Noun: Diarrhea refers to the condition of having frequent and watery bowel movements.

Example sentence: After eating contaminated food, she experienced diarrhea and had to stay home from work.

Sense 2: Informal or Slang

Noun: In colloquial usage, the term diarrhea is sometimes used metaphorically to describe an excessive amount of any unwanted or unpleasant thing.

Example sentence: He had a diarrhea of words during his long-winded speech.

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