dysentery

dysentery definition - medical

dys·en·ter·y (dĭsˈən-tĕrˌē)

noun
An inflammatory disorder of the lower intestinal tract, usually caused by a bacterial, parasitic, or protozoan infection and resulting in pain, fever, and severe diarrhea, often accompanied by the passage of blood and mucus.

Related Forms:

  • dysˌen·terˈic adjective

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