gastroenteritis
[/ˌɡæstroʊˌɛntərˈaɪtɪs/]
nounfemininepl: gastroenterites
gastroenterite
1. Inflammation of the stomach and small intestine, typically caused by bacterial or viral infection and resulting in vomiting and diarrhea
She was diagnosed with gastroenteritis after eating contaminated food at the restaurant.
Ela foi diagnosticada com gastroenterite após comer comida contaminada no restaurante.
2. An acute illness characterized by abdominal cramps, nausea, and diarrhea
The child suffered from gastroenteritis for three days and required hospitalization.
A criança sofreu de gastroenterite por três dias e necessitou de hospitalização.
In Brazil, gastroenteritis is commonly referred to as 'virose' in everyday conversation, though the medical term 'gastroenterite' is used in healthcare settings. It's a frequent concern during summer months and in areas with poor sanitation. Public health campaigns often warn against the condition during rainy seasons when water contamination increases. In the USA, it's colloquially called 'stomach flu' or 'the bug,' though it's not actually influenza-related.
NYC Slang
stomach bug, the runs, the flu
Related Idioms & Phrases
catch a bug - to contract gastroenteritis
have an upset stomach - preliminary symptom of gastroenteritis
food poisoning - colloquial reference to gastroenteritis from contaminated food
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