Question

the medical term for frequent, watery bowel movements is:
a cachexia.
b diarrhea.
c emesis.
d hematochezia.

Explanation:

• Cachexia refers to a state of ill - health, malnutrition, and wasting.
• Diarrhea is characterized by frequent, watery bowel movements.
• Emesis is the medical term for vomiting.
• Hematochezia is the passage of fresh blood through the anus, usually in or with stools.

Answer:

B. diarrhea