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Diarrhea

Medical Definition: 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.
Guide Notes: in infants = DIARRHEA, INFANTILE + appropriate check tags
Diarrhea Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Diarrhea, Infantile - DIARRHEA occurring in infants from newborn to 24-months old.

Diarrhea Medical Definitions and Terms

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