Meaning of the word diarrhoea in English

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diarrhoea

US /ˌdaɪ.əˈriː.ə/
UK /ˌdaɪ.əˈriː.ə/
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Noun

an illness in which you pass waste matter from your bowels many times and in a liquid form

Example:
He suffered from severe diarrhoea after eating contaminated food.
The doctor prescribed medication for her diarrhoea.