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diarrhea

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/ˌdaɪəˈrɪə/ · di-ar-rhea

A condition characterized by the frequent passage of loose or watery stools.

Meanings

nounformal

A condition characterized by the frequent passage of loose or watery stools.

ایک حالت جو پانی جیسی یا پتلی گوشت کے بار بار گزرنے کی خصوصیت رکھتی ہے۔

دست

dast

Formal: اسہال

Synonyms

loose stoolsthe runswatery bowel movementsپتلی گوشتدستمعدے کی خرابی

Antonyms

constipationfirm stoolsnormal bowel functionقبضٹھوس مدفوعمعمول کے مطابق عمل

Common Collocations

  • acute diarrhea
  • chronic diarrhea
  • diarrhea treatment

Example Sentences

She experienced diarrhea after eating contaminated food.

اس نے آلودہ کھانا کھانے کے بعد دست کا سامنا کیا۔

Us ne alooda khana khane ke baad dast ka samna kiya.

Diarrhea can lead to dehydration if not treated promptly.

اگر فوری علاج نہ کیا جائے تو دست سے پانی کم ہو سکتا ہے۔

Agar foran ilaaj na kiya jaye to dast se pani kam ho sakta hai.

Children are more susceptible to diarrhea than adults.

بچے بڑوں کے مقابلے میں دست کے لیے زیادہ حساس ہوتے ہیں۔

Bachay baron ke muqable mein dast ke liye zyada hassas hote hain.

Easily Confused With

dysentery:Dysentery is a more severe intestinal infection that causes diarrhea with blood and mucus.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a river flowing quickly through a valley.

Imagine a toilet overflowing with water symbolizing the condition.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "diarrhoia" — flowing through

First known use: 14th century

The term 'diarrhea' comes from the Greek word 'diarrhoia,' which means 'a flowing through.' It has been used in medical contexts since the 14th century.