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

Examples of gastroenteritis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Diarrhea is a primary symptom of gastroenteritis, while fever is slightly less common. Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024 These seizures are sometimes called benign convulsions with mild gastroenteritis (stomach flu), and rotavirus is a common cause of these symptoms. Sarah Bradley, Health, 23 Oct. 2024 Such bacteria are a leading cause of human gastroenteritis, although antibiotics are generally only used in severe cases. Nicola Davis, WIRED, 17 Aug. 2024 Additional data from the VSP show that there have been 10 acute gastroenteritis outbreaks in 2024 so far, most attributable to norovirus.2 Overall, 20 cruise ships—including those run by Carinval, Celebrity, and Norwegian—received perfect scores of 100. Jenna Anderson, Health, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gastroenteritis 

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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 5 Nov. 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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