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

Examples of gastroenteritis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Acute or chronic exposure to thallium can cause serious health problems, including nerve damage, gastroenteritis and hair loss. — Eva Flowe november 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2026

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that is the most common cause of viral gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the inside lining of the gastrointestinal tract. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

When 20 people get gastroenteritis in a city hotel, it may never be reported. — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2026

One swimmer was hospitalised with severe gastroenteritis. — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 18 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1829, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gastroenteritis

• endarteritis
• polyarteritis
• emeritus

Medical Definition

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