gastroenteritis

American

[gas-troh-en-tuh-rahy-tis] / ˌgæs troʊˌɛn təˈraɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

inflammation of the stomach and intestines.

gastroenteritis British

/ ˌɡæstrəʊˌɛntəˈraɪtɪs, ˌɡæstrəʊˌɛntəˈrɪtɪk /

noun

inflammation of the stomach and intestines

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Other Word Forms

gastroenteritic adjective

Etymology

Origin of gastroenteritis

First recorded in 1815–25; gastroenter(o)- + -itis

Example Sentences

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The Belgian stopper "has been diagnosed with viral gastroenteritis" said Madrid in a statement ahead of Wednesday's match in Athens.

From Barron's

But they said on Thursday that he has "acute gastroenteritis" and is in hospital for "various tests and treatment".

From BBC

Hepatitis A can also be challenging to diagnose because early symptoms might be mistaken for gastroenteritis, or stomach flu, Gounder said.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Sexton was taken to St Mary's Hospital with gastroenteritis at the beginning of September.

From BBC

Health and food safety officials in the city state are investigating the incident, which left 60 people with symptoms of gastroenteritis on Tuesday.

From BBC

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