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Definition of Gastroenteritis

1. Noun. Inflammation of the stomach and intestines; can be caused by Salmonella enteritidis.

Definition of Gastroenteritis

1. n. Inflammation of the lining membrane of the stomach and the intestines.

Definition of Gastroenteritis

1. Noun. (medicine) Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestine; often caused by an infection. ¹

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Definition of Gastroenteritis

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Medical Definition of Gastroenteritis

1. An acute inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines, characterised by anorexia, nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and weakness, which has various causes, including food poisoning due to infection with such organisms as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella species, consumption of irritating food or drink or psychological factors such as anger, stress and fear. Synonym: enterogastritis. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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