gastroenteritis
noun
gas·tro·en·ter·i·tis
ˌga-strō-ˌen-tə-ˈrī-təs 
: inflammation of the lining membrane of the stomach and the intestines characterized especially by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and cramps
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The best way to prevent acute gastroenteritis is to keep everything that may cause acute gastroenteritis from entering your mouth and going down your GI tract in the first place.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
This can be an indicator of bleeding somewhere in the gastrointestinal (GI) system, caused by anything from hemorrhoids to gastroenteritis to colorectal cancer.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 29 July 2025
Studies suggest that certain probiotic strains, such as Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus rhamnosus may reduce the severity and duration of diarrhea associated with viral gastroenteritis.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
One of the biggest storylines of Tuesday’s game was the return of Madrid’s French star Kylian Mbappe, who made his tournament debut after missing all three group matches against Al Hilal, Pachuca and RB Salzburg after being diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis on the eve of the tournament.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
This can be an indicator of bleeding somewhere in the gastrointestinal (GI) system, caused by anything from hemorrhoids to gastroenteritis to colorectal cancer.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 29 July 2025
Studies suggest that certain probiotic strains, such as Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus rhamnosus may reduce the severity and duration of diarrhea associated with viral gastroenteritis.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
One of the biggest storylines of Tuesday’s game was the return of Madrid’s French star Kylian Mbappe, who made his tournament debut after missing all three group matches against Al Hilal, Pachuca and RB Salzburg after being diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis on the eve of the tournament.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
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“Gastroenteritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastroenteritis. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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gastroenteritis
noun
gas·tro·en·ter·i·tis
-ˌent-ə-ˈrīt-əs
plural gastroenteritides
-ˈrit-ə-ˌdēz
: inflammation of the lining membrane of the stomach and the intestines
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