HealthAugust 22, 2026

gastroenteritis

GAS-tro-en-te-RY-tis

Definition

An inflammation of the stomach and intestines, typically resulting from a bacterial infection like Salmonella.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words gastēr (stomach) and enteron (intestine), combined with the suffix -itis which denotes inflammation. It entered medical English in the 19th century.

In the news

The article identifies gastroenteritis as the primary illness caused by ingesting Salmonella bacteria. It highlights this to explain why contaminated eggs pose a serious health risk.

Salmonella Risk: Why Vulnerable Groups Should Avoid Half-Boiled Eggs When Eating Out

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