pseudodiarrhea

English

Etymology

From pseudo- +‎ diarrhea.

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Noun

pseudodiarrhea (uncountable)

  1. (medicine) A condition of increased stool frequency (more than three times daily) with a normal daily stool weight of less than 300 g; it may accompany irritable bowel syndrome, hyperthyroidism, and anorectal disorders such as proctitis.
    Synonym: hyperdefecation

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