gastroenteritis
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gastroenteritis


Term: gastroenteritis

Origin: Ancient  Greek

?????? >gaster(=stomach) + ??????> entero (=intestine) + itis (=inflammation)

Coined: -

Definition:
an inflammation of the stomach and intestines resulting in anorexia, nausea, vomiting, fever , abdominal cramps and diarrhea. The condition may be caused by bacterial enterotoxins, bacterial or viral invasion, chemical toxins.

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comments:
Gk, gaster + enteron, intestine, itis, inflammation




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