Diarrhetic

/ˌdaɪəˈrɛtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or promoting diarrhea; something that causes loose bowel movements.

Etymology

From Greek 'diarrhoia' + suffix '-etic' (causing or promoting), similar to how 'diuretic' promotes urination.

Kelly Says

Medical professionals distinguish between conditions that describe diarrhea and substances that cause it—'diarrhetic' is that adjective for things that trigger the condition, like spoiled food.

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