Which term means frequent passage of loose, watery stools?

Which term means frequent passage of loose, watery stools?

• A. Diarrhea
• B. Hypoxia
• C. Osteopathy
• D. Colostomy

Answer: (A)

Regular, frequent passage of loose, watery stools is called diarrhea. This term specifically describes both the increased frequency of bowel movements and the reduced stool form, meaning the stool is liquid or very soft. It can happen for many reasons, such as infections, irritation of the gut, malabsorption, or reactions to medications, but the defining feature is the combination of more frequent and looser stools. The other terms refer to different concepts: hypoxia is about insufficient oxygen in tissues, osteopathy is a manual-healthcare approach focusing on the musculoskeletal system, and a colostomy is a surgical opening created to divert stool. None of these describe the frequent passage of loose stools.

Regular, frequent passage of loose, watery stools is called diarrhea. This term specifically describes both the increased frequency of bowel movements and the reduced stool form, meaning the stool is liquid or very soft. It can happen for many reasons, such as infections, irritation of the gut, malabsorption, or reactions to medications, but the defining feature is the combination of more frequent and looser stools.

The other terms refer to different concepts: hypoxia is about insufficient oxygen in tissues, osteopathy is a manual-healthcare approach focusing on the musculoskeletal system, and a colostomy is a surgical opening created to divert stool. None of these describe the frequent passage of loose stools.