gaau2 coeng4 saa1攪腸痧搅肠痧
Jyutpinggaau2 coeng4 saa1
Yalegáau chèuhng sā
Definition
Gastroenteritis, or more specifically, dry cholera characterized by severe abdominal pain.
- gastroenteritis causing sudden vomiting and diarrhea
- technicaldry cholera; acute gastroenteritis causing severe pain without relief
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How it's used
Refers to a sudden, severe abdominal distress that feels like a blockage, often associated with food poisoning or acute indigestion. While it originates from traditional Chinese medicine, modern speakers use it colloquially to describe any intense bout of stomach pain accompanied by vomiting or diarrhea. It conveys a sense of urgency and physical agony that goes beyond a simple stomach ache.
Examples
He got gastroenteritis after eating raw and cold food, and was sweating from the pain.
Related words
Common phrases
as painful as acute gastroenteritis
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe mild indigestion or a slight stomach upset, as the term implies a severe, acute condition that leaves the sufferer incapacitated.
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