gastroenteritis
Americannoun
noun
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 • Nov. 25, 2025
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is in hospital with gastroenteritis after missing their Club World Cup opener against Al-Hilal.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2025
C. diff infection is the leading cause of death due to gastroenteritis in the U.S.
From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2024
The boy died from an electrolyte imbalance most likely due to gastroenteritis, or vomiting and diarrhea that led to dehydration, according to Indiana State Police, citing autopsy results.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2024
He died in December, 1875, of a disease called gastroenteritis, which, being interpreted, seems to denote "inflammation of the stomach and small intestines."
From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 3: Grover Cleveland, First Term by Richardson, James D. (James Daniel)
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