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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestine; often caused by an infection. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   inflammation of the stomach and intestines; can be caused by Salmonella enteritidis wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

gastrogastrointestinal flustomach flu

Example

More examples

"I got gastroenteritis the other day, so I went to the hospital."

Etymology

From gastro- + enteritis.

Related phrases

mucous membrane

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