Gastroenteritis (Noun)
Meaning
Inflammation of the stomach and intestines; can be caused by Salmonella enteritidis.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with gastroenteritis after eating contaminated food at a restaurant.
- Gastroenteritis is a common illness that can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea.
- The outbreak of gastroenteritis at the summer camp was linked to a contaminated water source.
- Symptoms of gastroenteritis can range from mild stomach cramps to life-threatening dehydration.
- The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the gastroenteritis caused by a bacterial infection.