DYSENTERY


Meaning of DYSENTERY in English

[ 'dɪs(ə)nt(ə)ri ]

■ noun infection of the intestines with bacteria or protozoans, resulting in severe diarrhoea with blood and mucus in the faeces.

Derivatives

dysenteric -'tɛrɪk adjective

Origin

ME: from OFr. dissenterie , or via L. from Gk dusenteria , from dusenteros 'afflicted in the bowels'.

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