Definition
diarrheic
adjective
- relating to, characterized by, or causing diarrhea
Usage: medical/clinical term; also spelled 'diarrheal' or 'diarrhoeic'
Examples
- The patient reported diarrheic symptoms after eating contaminated food.
- Diarrheic illnesses are common in areas with poor sanitation.
- The doctor prescribed medication to treat the diarrheic condition.
- Cholera causes severe diarrheic episodes that can lead to dehydration.
- Infants with diarrheic infections require careful fluid replacement.