Gastroenteritic

/ˌɡæstroʊˌɛntərɪˈtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by inflammation of the stomach and intestines; suffering from gastroenteritis.

Etymology

From 'gastroenteritis' + '-ic' suffix meaning of or relating to. This adjectival form describes conditions or characteristics related to stomach-intestinal inflammation.

Kelly Says

When someone says they have a 'gastroenteritic infection,' they're basically saying they have the stomach flu—doctors love using the adjective form to sound precise, even though we all just call it being sick!

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