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Meaning of dysentery
A type of intestinal infection or inflammation that causes severe diarrhea, often with blood and mucus in the stool.
Etymology of dysentery
The word "dysentery" comes from the Greek words "dys" meaning "bad" or "difficult" and "enteron" meaning "intestine", with the suffix "-y" added to form a noun.
The term has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a range of intestinal disorders, but its modern meaning is more specific, referring to a particular type of intestinal infection or inflammation.
Synonyms
diarrhea
gastroenteritis
colitis
inflammation
infection
illness
disease
disorder
malady
affliction
sickness
ailment
complaint
disorder
enteritis
flux
looseness
bowel complaint
stomach problem
intestinal issue
gastric problem
abdominal issue
digestive issue
gut issue
stomach disorder
bowel disorder
intestinal disorder
gastric disorder
abdominal disorder
digestive disorder
enteric disorder
gastrointestinal disorder
stomach disease
bowel disease
intestinal disease
gastric disease
abdominal disease
digestive disease
Definitions
- A disease characterized by inflammation of the intestine, especially the colon, leading to severe diarrhea, often with blood and mucus in the stool.
- A bacterial or parasitic infection that affects the intestines, causing symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever.
Usage Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with dysentery after experiencing severe diarrhea and abdominal pain.
- The outbreak of dysentery in the refugee camp was caused by contaminated water and poor sanitation.
- The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the dysentery, which was caused by a bacterial infection.
Antonyms
health
wellness
fitness
strength
vitality
robustness
hardness
soundness
wholeness
integrity
normality
stability
balance
harmony
equilibrium
homeostasis
healthiness
wholesomeness
purity
cleanliness
sanitation
hygiene