gastroenteritis
/ˌɡæstroʊˌɛntəˈraɪtɪs/
noun
- An illness that causes inflammation of the stomach and intestines, leading to symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain.
- Many travelers get gastroenteritis from drinking contaminated water.
- The child missed school because she had gastroenteritis and was vomiting all night.
- The doctor said gastroenteritis usually goes away on its own within a few days.
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