Complete Definition of "dysentery"

English
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Etymology
From OF. dissenterie, from L. dysenteria, from AGr. polytonic|δ��εν�ε�ία, from polytonic|δ��- �dys-� + polytonic|�ν�ε�α �bowels�.

Pronunciation
IPA|/�dɪs�nt�ɹi/, /�dɪs�ntɹi/

Noun
en-noun|dysenter|ies|-

  1. pathology A disease characterised by inflammation of the intestines, especially the colon, accompanied by pain in the abdomen, severe diarrhea and often with blood in the feces.

Derived terms
dysenteric
amoebic dysentery

See also
shigellosis

Category:Greek derivations

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