English word gastro comes from English -itis
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -itis | English (eng) | (humorous) Used to form the names of various fictitious afflictions or diseases.. (pathology) Suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection. |
| gastroenteritis | English (eng) | (medicine) Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestine; often caused by an infection. |
| gastro | English (eng) | (colloquial, UK, Australia) Gastroenteritis. |