1. Plural of dysentery; infectious diseases of the intestines characterized by severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, and often bloody stools.
Usage: Medical term; typically used in clinical or epidemiological contexts

Examples

• Dysenteries caused by bacteria and parasites remain common in areas with poor sanitation.
• The outbreak of dysenteries in the refugee camp required immediate medical intervention.
• Travelers to developing countries should be cautious about dysenteries transmitted through contaminated water.
• Historical records show that dysenteries killed more soldiers than combat during many wars.
• Public health officials worked to prevent dysenteries by improving water treatment systems.