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Meaning of GASTROENTERITIS

Pronunciation:  `gastrow`entu'rItis

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  inflammation of the stomach and intestines; can be caused by Salmonella enteritidis
 
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 Synonyms: intestinal flu, stomach flu
 
 See Also: cholera infantum, inflammatory disease

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 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.
 
Medical Dictionary
 
 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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