Dysentery (noun)

An infection of the intestine, typically of the colon, that results in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus in the feces, caused by bacteria or a parasite, and characterized by abdominal pain and cramps, fever, and dehydration.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french dysenterie, from greek dusenteria, from dus- "bad" + enteron "intestine".

Examples:

1. The patient was diagnosed with dysentery and was hospitalized.
2. The dysentery outbreak was caused by contaminated water.
3. Dysentery is a serious illness that can lead to dehydration and death.
4. The symptoms of dysentery include abdominal pain, cramping, and diarrhea.
5. The dysentery was caused by a parasite found in undercooked meat.