enteritis

[ en-tuh-rahy-tis ]

noun
  1. Pathology. inflammation of the intestines, especially the small intestine.

  2. Veterinary Pathology. distemper1 (def. 1c).

Origin of enteritis

1
From New Latin, dating back to 1800–10; see origin at enter-, -itis

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British Dictionary definitions for enteritis

enteritis

/ (ˌɛntəˈraɪtɪs) /


noun
  1. inflammation of the small intestine

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