noun
- inflammation of the stomach and intestines, typically caused by infection and characterized by vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain
Usage: commonly called stomach flu or food poisoning; medical term
Examples
- She was diagnosed with gastroenteritis after eating contaminated seafood.
- The outbreak of gastroenteritis spread quickly through the school.
- Gastroenteritis usually resolves on its own within a few days.
- He spent the weekend recovering from gastroenteritis.
- The doctor said the gastroenteritis was caused by a viral infection.
- Dehydration is a serious concern with gastroenteritis in young children.