Pronunciation of 'Gastroenteritis'
Gastroenteritis is pronounced as 'ˌɡæstroʊˌɛn.təˈraɪ.tɪs' in English (en-US). It refers to inflammation of the stomach and intestines, typically resulting from bacterial or viral infection.
Word Origin
The word 'gastroenteritis' originates from Greek, where 'gastro-' means 'stomach', 'enter-' means 'intestines', and '-itis' indicates inflammation.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
Inflammation of the stomach and intestines, often caused by infection, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
Pronounced as 'GAS-troh-en-ter-EYE-tis'. 'GAS' as in 'gas', 'troh' as in 'throw', 'en' as in 'pen', 'ter' as in 'her', 'EYE' as in 'eye', and 'tis' as in 'this'.