dysentery
word
Definition
A serious intestinal infection that causes severe diarrhea with blood, often caused by bacteria or parasites.
Usage & Nuances
Medical and formal term, rarely used in daily conversation. Most common in historical, medical, or travel health contexts. Not to be confused with general 'diarrhea'. Often requires urgent treatment due to dehydration risk.
Spanish: disenteríaPortuguese (BR): disenteriaPortuguese (PT): disenteriaChinese (Simplified): 痢疾Chinese (Traditional): 痢疾Hindi: पेचिशArabic: الزحارBengali: ডিসেন্ট্রি - আমাশয়Russian: дизентерияJapanese: 赤痢（せきり）Vietnamese: lỵKorean: 이질Turkish: dizanteriUrdu: دست و پیچشIndonesian: disentri
Example Sentences
Children are at a higher risk of dysentery.
basic
He was hospitalized due to severe dysentery.
basic
Dysentery can spread through dirty water.
basic
During the war, many soldiers died from dysentery rather than wounds.
natural
Doctors recommend drinking clean water to avoid dysentery outbreaks.
natural
If you experience bloody diarrhea, it could be a sign of dysentery.
natural