dysentery


Definition: Meaning of, dysentery in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈdɪs(ə)nt(ə)ri /

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  1. a serious disease of your BOWEL s that makes them BLEED and pass much more waste than usual
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dysentery used in phrases

  • amebic dysentery (noun)
    1. inflammation of the intestines caused by Endamoeba histolytica; usually acquired by ingesting food or water contaminated with feces; characterized by severe diarrhea
  • amoebic dysentery (noun)
    1. inflammation of the intestines caused by Endamoeba histolytica; usually acquired by ingesting food or water contaminated with faeces; characterized by severe diarrhoea
  • bacillary dysentery (noun)
    1. an acute infection of the intestine by shigella bacteria; characterized by diarrhoea and fever and abdominal pains
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