noun
- Plural of diarrhoea; instances or cases of abnormally frequent and loose bowel movements, typically caused by infection, food intolerance, or digestive upset.
Usage: British English spelling (American English: diarrheas); Medical/health context; Countable noun when referring to multiple episodes or types
Examples
- The children suffered from repeated diarrhoeas after eating contaminated food.
- Viral diarrhoeas are common during winter months.
- Traveller's diarrhoeas can be prevented with proper food and water hygiene.
- The doctor noted several cases of acute diarrhoeas in the clinic that week.
- Chronic diarrhoeas may indicate an underlying digestive disorder.