dysentery

/ˈdɪsəntəɹi/ /ˈdɪsənˌtɛɹi/

Meanings

noun

A disease characterised by inflammation of the intestines, especially the colon (large intestine), accompanied by pus (white blood cells) in the feces, fever, pain in the abdomen, high volume of diarrhea, and possible blood in the feces.

Examples :

"The traveler experienced severe dysentery, suffering from constant diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever. "

noun

Diarrhea

Examples :

"The traveler suffered from dysentery, causing him to miss several days of work. "

disease medicine

Related Words

accompanied adjective

/əˈkʌmpnid/

Having accompaniment; being part of a group of at least two.

"The accompanied minor was nervous about flying alone, but a flight attendant stayed with him until takeoff. "

diarrhea noun

/ˌdaɪ.əˈɹiː.ə/

A gastrointestinal disorder characterized by frequent and very fluid or watery bowel movements.

"My younger sister had diarrhea all week, which made it hard for her to attend school. "

intestines noun

/ɪnˈtɛstɪnz/ /ɪnˈtɛstaɪnz/

(often pluralized) The alimentary canal of an animal through which food passes after having passed all stomachs.

"After the cow chews and swallows grass, it travels through its stomachs and then into its intestines, where nutrients are absorbed. "

inflammation noun

/ɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/

The act of inflaming, kindling, or setting on fire.

"The inflammation of the dry leaves by the bonfire was quite impressive. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

intestine noun

/ɪnˈtɛstaɪn/ /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/

(often pluralized) The alimentary canal of an animal through which food passes after having passed all stomachs.

"After eating lunch, the food traveled through her intestines. "

traveler noun

/ˈtɹæv.l̩.ɚ/

A member of a particular nomadic ethnic minority in Ireland, the Pavee.

"The traveler family has lived in Ireland for generations, following their nomadic tradition. "

possible noun

/ˈpɒsɪbl̩/ /ˈpɑsəbl̩/

A possible one.

"A possible solution to the math problem is to use the formula. "

characterised verb

/ˈkærəktəraɪzd/ /ˈkærəktəˌraɪzd/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

"The news report characterised the protesters as violent and disruptive, even though most of them were peaceful. "

suffering verb

/ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/

To undergo hardship.

"Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?"

experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "

abdominal noun

/æbˈdɒm.ə.nl̩/ /æbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩/

A fish of the order Abdominales.

"The aquarium contained several abdominal, small, colorful fish. "