Celiorrhea

/ˌseːliəʊˈriːə/ noun

Definition

An abnormal discharge or flow from the abdominal cavity.

Etymology

From Greek koilia (belly) + rhoia (flow, discharge). The -rrhea suffix appears in medical terms like diarrhea and describes any abnormal flowing or leakage.

Kelly Says

The '-rrhea' suffix is like a medical red flag meaning 'something is flowing out that shouldn't be!'—think diarrhea, but for your abdomen instead!

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