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What greek stems are in the word gastroenteritis?

The word "gastroenteritis" is made up of three Greek stems:

* Gastro-: From the Greek word "gaster" meaning "stomach"

* Entero-: From the Greek word "enteron" meaning "intestine"

* -itis: A suffix meaning "inflammation"

So, "gastroenteritis" literally means "inflammation of the stomach and intestines."

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