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traveler's diarrhea

noun

Definition of TRAVELER'S DIARRHEA

:  intestinal sickness and diarrhea affecting a traveler that is typically caused by ingestion of pathogenic microorganisms (as some E. coli)
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First Known Use of TRAVELER'S DIARRHEA

1968
Medical Dictionary

traveler's diarrhea

noun trav·el·er's diarrhea \ˈtrav-(ə-)lərz-\

Medical Definition of TRAVELER'S DIARRHEA

:  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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