dysentery
Pronunciation
  • (GA) IPA: /ˈdɪsənˌtɛɹi/
  • (RP) IPA: /ˈdɪsəntəɹi/, /ˈdɪsəntɹi/
Noun

dysentery

  1. (pathology) 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.
  2. Diarrhea
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