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Gastroenteritis

Pronunciation (gas-troh-en-tuh-rahy-tis)
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  1. Inflammation of the stomach and the intestines. Can cause nausea and vomiting and/or diarrhea. Gastroenteritis has numerous causes: including infectious organisms (viruses, bacteria, etc.), food poisoning, and stress. []

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