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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More Effective Ways to Ease a Stomach Bug While there’s no quick cure for viral gastroenteritis, supportive care can make stomach flu symptoms more manageable and reduce the risk of complications like dehydration.
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Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
The virus inflicts acute gastroenteritis — inflammation of the stomach or intestines — on people of all ages in the United States, the CDC said.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The stomach flu, or viral gastroenteritis, is a viral infection in the stomach and intestines and, despite the name, is not related to the flu, the Cleveland Clinic said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 Dec. 2025
The virus is responsible for nearly 60 percent of foodborne illnesses in the U.S. and is the leading cause of vomiting and diarrhea from acute gastroenteritis.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
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Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
The virus inflicts acute gastroenteritis — inflammation of the stomach or intestines — on people of all ages in the United States, the CDC said.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The stomach flu, or viral gastroenteritis, is a viral infection in the stomach and intestines and, despite the name, is not related to the flu, the Cleveland Clinic said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 Dec. 2025
The virus is responsible for nearly 60 percent of foodborne illnesses in the U.S. and is the leading cause of vomiting and diarrhea from acute gastroenteritis.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Gastroenteritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastroenteritis. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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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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