Dysentery Definition

dysentery
noun
  1. an infection of the intestines marked by severe diarrhea

"Dysentery" in song lyrics

See how dysentery is used in real songs:

  • "swine dysentery"
    AOL — AOL
  • "amoebic dysentery"
    AOL — AOL
  • "amebic dysentery"
    AOL — AOL

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