di·ar·rhe·a [or] di·ar·rhoe·a
 diarrhea [or] diarrhoea
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- pronunciation:
- daI
ri
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a condition marked by frequent and watery bowel movements.
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| derivations: |
diarrheal (adj.), diarrheic (adj.) |
The word diarrhea
contains the following parts:
dia-, di-1
Greek
prefix
that means
across, apart, through, throughout
Example words:
rrhea, rrhoea, rrhag
Greek
root
that means
flow, gush, discharge
Example words: