diarrhoeic
/,daiə'riə/ Cách viết khác : (diarrhoeic) /,daiə'ri:ik/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or affected by diarrhea: Describes something that is characterized by or connected to the condition of having frequent and watery bowel movements.
Usage
- The adjective "diarrhoeic" is used to modify nouns, indicating a direct association with diarrhea. It is a formal or medical term.
- It is typically used in clinical, medical, or scientific contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The patient presented with diarrhoeic symptoms for three days.
- The doctor was concerned about the potential for a diarrhoeic outbreak in the community.
- The stool sample was confirmed to be diarrhoeic.
Advanced Usage
- "Diarrhoeic illness": An illness whose primary symptom is diarrhea.
- The investigation focused on the source of the diarrhoeic illness affecting the cruise ship passengers.
Variants and Related Words
- Diarrheal (adj): The American English spelling variant of "diarrhoeic," meaning the same.
- Diarrheal diseases are a major cause of childhood mortality in some regions.
- Diarrhoea / Diarrhea (n): The condition itself.
- Diarrhoeic is derived from the noun "diarrhoea."
Synonyms
- Loose (in the context of stools): Having a watery or unformed consistency.
- Watery (in the context of stools): Consisting of or resembling water.
Antonyms
- Constipated: Affected by constipation; having difficulty in emptying the bowels.
- Normal (in the context of bowel function): Regular and formed.
Notes on Form
- Spelling: "Diarrhoeic" is the standard spelling in British English and other Commonwealth countries. The American English spelling is "diarrheic."
- Word Family: The word is an adjective formed from the noun "diarrhoea/diarrhea" by adding the suffix "-ic," which means "of or pertaining to."
Adjective
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of or relating to diarrhea
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