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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However, gastroenteritis is not related to the flu.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 30 Dec. 2024
The norovirus is known for causing gastroenteritis, which can have a range of symptoms from nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
The same is true of bacteria like Salmonella or E. coli—routine cleaning isn't enough to eradicate these harmful bacteria and prevent gastroenteritis.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
Wednesday’s rotation had Bryant, Josh Richardson and Dru Smith out of the mix, even with Jaime Jaquez Jr. sidelined by gastroenteritis.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2024
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 30 Dec. 2024
The norovirus is known for causing gastroenteritis, which can have a range of symptoms from nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
The same is true of bacteria like Salmonella or E. coli—routine cleaning isn't enough to eradicate these harmful bacteria and prevent gastroenteritis.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
Wednesday’s rotation had Bryant, Josh Richardson and Dru Smith out of the mix, even with Jaime Jaquez Jr. sidelined by gastroenteritis.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Gastroenteritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastroenteritis. Accessed 1 Mar. 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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