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enterocolitis

American  
[en-tuh-roh-koh-lahy-tis, -kuh-] / ˌɛn tə roʊ koʊˈlaɪ tɪs, -kə- /

noun

Pathology.
  1. inflammation of the small intestine and the colon.


enterocolitis British  
/ ˌɛntərəʊkɒˈlaɪtɪs /

noun

  1. inflammation of the small intestine and colon

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of enterocolitis

From New Latin, dating back to 1855–60; see origin at entero-, colitis

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In that study, the researchers also did not see any difference between the two types of enrichment on necrotising enterocolitis and severe sepsis.

From Science Daily Jan. 2, 2024

In preterm infants, delayed clamping leads to improved circulation, less need for blood transfusions and a lower incidence of serious complications, such as necrotizing enterocolitis, or inflammation of the digestive tract.

From New York Times Nov. 17, 2023

Probiotic supplements may be used to prevent necrotizing enterocolitis, a dangerous infection affecting premature infants that inflames and kills intestinal tissue.

From Seattle Times Oct. 26, 2023

The consultant said she suspected the severe intestinal disorder, necrotising enterocolitis, was the cause of death.

From BBC Nov. 16, 2022

However, acute attacks of enterocolitis do not produce the marked anemia or the emaciation which are so common in the chronic cases of enteritis.

From Dietetics for Nurses by Fairfax T. Proudfit

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