장, 특히 대장의 염증성 감염으로 인해 혈액과 점액이 섞인 심한 설사를 일으키는 질환.
An inflammatory infection of the intestines, especially the colon, resulting in severe diarrhea containing blood and mucus.
예문:
"The army's advance was halted by a sudden outbreak of dysentery among the troops."
"Contaminated water sources are the primary cause of dysentery in developing regions."
심한 설사를 비격식적으로 이르는 말.
A general term used informally to describe severe diarrhea.
예문:
"After eating at the roadside stall, he suffered from a mild case of dysentery for two days."
"Travelers are often warned about 'traveler's dysentery' when visiting certain tropical climates."