English Explanatory Dictionary

pseudodiarrhea

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A condition of increased stool frequency (more than three times daily) with a normal daily stool weight of less than 300 g; it may accompany irritable bowel syndrome, hyperthyroidism, and anorectal disorders such as proctitis.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

pseudodiarrhea pseudodiarrhoea

Etymology

From pseudo- + diarrhea.

Synonyms

hyperdefecation
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