Dysentery

usgb/ˈdɪsənteri/
noun

A disease that affects your intestines and makes you pass waste frequently and with pain.

She contracted dysentery while traveling in Africa and had to be hospitalized.
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Often appears as...

  • contract dysentery
  • suffer from dysentery
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Intestinal Illness

Dysentery specifically targets the intestines, disrupting normal digestion and causing stomach pain and frequent waste passage.

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After drinking contaminated water, he developed dysentery.
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Hygiene Related

Dysentery is commonly associated with poor sanitation and hygiene practices, often in less developed areas.

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Due to the unsanitary conditions in the camp, several people suffered from dysentery.
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Severe Condition

Dysentery is more than an upset stomach; it's a serious condition that may require hospitalization.

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The outbreak of dysentery in the village called for immediate medical intervention.
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