Mesh term Diarrhea
Browse to parent terms:Signs and Symptoms, Digestive
Description
An increased liquidity or decreased consistency of FECES, such as running stool. Fecal consistency is related to the ratio of water-holding capacity of insoluble solids to total water, rather than the amount of water present. Diarrhea is not hyperdefecation or increased fecal weight.Browse to child terms:
Diarrhea, Infantile
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