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dysentery

/dɪˈsɛntəri/ noun · British & US
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What does dysentery mean?

noun

A type of infectious disease characterized by diarrhea, abdominal pain, and blood in the stool, often caused by bacterial or parasitic infections.

Example

"The hikers contracted dysentery after drinking contaminated water from the river."

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