Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gastroenteritis
noun
gas-tro-en-ter-i-tis
Definition
Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines, often resulting from an infection.
Examples
- After eating at that restaurant, I came down with gastroenteritis.
- The child was diagnosed with gastroenteritis after experiencing severe abdominal pain.
Meaning
It refers to the symptoms caused by the irritation of the digestive tract, primarily leading to diarrhea and vomiting.
Synonyms
- Stomach flu
- Intestinal infection
- Gastritis
