American English pronunciation

How to pronounce dysentery

IPA transcription: ['dɪsən,tɛɹi]

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Noun

  • an infection of the intestines marked by severe diarrhea

Usage examples

  • However, an epidemic of dysentery forced him to flee the island.
  • Louis died of dysentery at the siege.
  • Sultamicillin increases the absorption and decreases the chances of diarrhea and dysentery.