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gastroenteritis (noun)
1. Inflammation of the stomach and the intestines that can cause nausea and vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Gastroenteritis has numerous causes: including infectious organisms (viruses, bacteria, etc.), food poisoning, and stress.
2. Inflammation of the lining of the stomach and small and large intestines.It is usually caused by infection with a microorganism but can also be caused by ingestion of certain chemical toxins or drugs.
Usually, people have diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
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gastr-, gastro-, gaster-, gastero-, gastri-, -gastria-
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(a group of viruses which are a common cause of gastroenteritis, or "stomach flu")