gastroenteritis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the stomach and small intestine; often caused by an infection.

Pronunciation

/ˌɡæstɹəʊˌɛntəˈɹaɪtəs/

Word forms

gastroenteritis gastroenterites gastroenteritides

Etymology

From gastro- + enteritis.

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