Cool MateMeaning of Dysentery
An infectious disease causing severe diarrhea, often with blood.
In simple words: A disease causing severe diarrhea.
Dysentery in a sentence
- The soldiers suffered from dysentery due to contaminated water.
- Dysentery can lead to dehydration and serious health problems.
- In the 19th century, dysentery was a common cause of death in armies.
- Children are particularly vulnerable to dysentery in unsanitary conditions.
How to use Dysentery
Used in medical contexts; less common in everyday conversation. Often associated with poor sanitation.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'dysentery' as 'dys’- like 'bad' and ‘entery’ means 'intestinal'.
Related words
Collocations with Dysentery
- contract dysentery
- suffer from dysentery
- dysentery outbreak
Synonyms for Dysentery
- infection
- enteritis
- gastroenteritis
Common mistakes with Dysentery
- Confused with 'diarrhea' when referring to the disease specifically.
- Misspelling as 'dysentary'.
- Overlooking its severity and transmission methods.
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Frequently asked questions about Dysentery
What does Dysentery mean?
A disease causing severe diarrhea.
What is the definition of Dysentery?
An infectious disease causing severe diarrhea, often with blood.
How do you use Dysentery in a sentence?
The soldiers suffered from dysentery due to contaminated water.
Can you give another example of Dysentery?
Dysentery can lead to dehydration and serious health problems.
What are synonyms for Dysentery?
Common alternatives include infection, enteritis, gastroenteritis.
What words go with Dysentery?
It commonly pairs with contract dysentery, suffer from dysentery, dysentery outbreak.
What are common mistakes when using Dysentery?
Confused with 'diarrhea' when referring to the disease specifically. Misspelling as 'dysentary'. Overlooking its severity and transmission methods.
How do you pronounce Dysentery?
US: //ˈdɪs.ənˌtɛr.i//, UK: //ˈdɪs.ən.tər.i//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Dysentery?
Used in medical contexts; less common in everyday conversation. Often associated with poor sanitation.