Meaning of the word gastroenteritis in English

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gastroenteritis

US /-troʊˌen.t̬əˈraɪ.t̬əs/
UK /-troʊˌen.t̬əˈraɪ.t̬əs/
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Noun

1.

inflammation of the stomach and intestines, typically resulting from bacterial or viral infection or chemical toxins and causing vomiting and diarrhea.

Example:
The child was diagnosed with gastroenteritis after experiencing severe vomiting and diarrhea.
To prevent gastroenteritis, it's important to practice good hand hygiene.
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