Pronunciation of 'Gastroenteritis'
Gastroenteritis is a medical term referring to inflammation of the stomach and intestines, often caused by infection. It is pronounced as 'gas-troh-en-ter-EYE-tis' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'gastroenteritis' originates from Greek, where 'gastro-' means 'stomach', 'enter-' refers to the intestines, and '-itis' signifies inflammation.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medical condition characterized by inflammation of the stomach and intestines, often resulting in symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
Pronounced as 'gas-troh-en-ter-EYE-tis'. 'Gas' as in 'gasoline', 'troh' as in 'throw', 'en' as in 'enter', 'ter' as in 'term', and 'EYE-tis' with emphasis on 'EYE'.