Gastroenteritis \Gas`tro*en`te*ri"tis\, n. [NL. See {Gastroenrteric}, and {-itis}.] (Med.) Inflammation of the lining membrane of the stomach and the intestines.
gastroenteritis n : inflammation of the stomach and intestines; can be caused by Salmonella enteritidis [syn: {stomach flu}, {intestinal flu}]