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traveler's diarrhea
noun
: intestinal sickness and diarrhea affecting a traveler that is typically caused by ingestion of pathogenic microorganisms (such as some E. coli)
Examples of traveler's diarrhea in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
This could include after a round of antibiotics or a period of traveler's diarrhea.
—Women's Health, 5 Apr. 2023
Some stock items that can come in handy during travel, such as bug spray, insect nets or remedies for ailments like traveler's diarrhea, Goad said.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2023
He was taken to a private hospital and initially appeared to have traveler's diarrhea, officials told the Globe and Mail.
—Author: Antonia Noori Farzan, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Dec. 2019
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Word History
First Known Use
1890, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of traveler's diarrhea was
in 1890
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“Traveler's diarrhea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traveler%27s%20diarrhea. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Medical Definition
traveler's diarrhea
noun
trav·el·er's diarrhea
ˈtrav-(ə-)lərz-
: intestinal sickness and diarrhea affecting a traveler and typically caused by ingestion of pathogenic microorganisms (as some E. coli) compare montezuma's revenge
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