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pseudodiarrhea

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: medicine, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: hyperdefecation

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From pseudo- + diarrhea.