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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

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."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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