gastroenteritis

noun

gas·​tro·​en·​ter·​i·​tis ˌga-strō-ˌen-tə-ˈrī-təs How to pronounce gastroenteritis (audio)
: inflammation of the lining membrane of the stomach and the intestines characterized especially by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and cramps

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Wednesday’s rotation had Bryant, Josh Richardson and Dru Smith out of the mix, even with Jaime Jaquez Jr. sidelined by gastroenteritis. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2024 The Mauritius government said the sick passengers who had been isolated after falling ill in fact had mild cases of the viral infection gastroenteritis. Gerald Imray, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2024 Either can cause diarrhea and fever when your intestines become inflamed (a condition known as gastroenteritis). Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024 Diarrhea is a primary symptom of gastroenteritis, while fever is slightly less common. Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gastroenteritis 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gastroenteritis was circa 1829

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“Gastroenteritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastroenteritis. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

gastroenteritis

noun
gas·​tro·​en·​ter·​i·​tis -ˌent-ə-ˈrīt-əs How to pronounce gastroenteritis (audio)
plural gastroenteritides -ˈrit-ə-ˌdēz How to pronounce gastroenteritis (audio)
: inflammation of the lining membrane of the stomach and the intestines

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