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

These pathogens can cause problems such as gastroenteritis and diarrhea but can also progress to more serious complications including sepsis and bacteremia, a condition in which bacteria enter the bloodstream, Wang said. —Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 3 June 2026

The evidence In addition to animal research, there are a handful of preliminary studies in humans suggesting colostrum may improve certain forms of inflammatory bowel syndrome, gastroenteritis, and upper respiratory tract infections, as well as stunting in children. —Ari Daniel, NPR, 1 June 2026

Norovirus causes acute gastroenteritis, or inflammation of the stomach and intestines. —Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 29 May 2026

Infections also are sometimes called stomach flu, viral gastroenteritis or the winter vomiting bug. —Don Sweeney april 14, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 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