| Pronunciation: | | `gastrow`entu'rItis
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] inflammation of the stomach and intestines; can be caused by Salmonella enteritidis |
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GASTROENTERITIS is a 15 letter word that starts with G. |
| | Synonyms: | | intestinal flu, stomach flu |
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| | See Also: | | cholera infantum, inflammatory disease |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Gas`tro*en`te*ri"tis\, n. [NL. See
{Gastroenrteric}, and {-itis}.] (Med.)
Inflammation of the lining membrane of the stomach and the
intestines.
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| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | infection or irritation of the stomach and intestines, which may be caused by bacteria or parasites from spoiled food or unclean water, or eating food that irritates the stomach lining and emotional upsets such as anger, fear, or stress. |
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