enteritis
Americannoun
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Pathology. inflammation of the intestines, especially the small intestine.
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Veterinary Pathology. distemper.
noun
Etymology
Origin of enteritis
From New Latin, dating back to 1800–10; see origin at enter-, -itis
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There are also rare cases of A. caninum causing severe gastrointestinal symptoms in humans, Hawdon says, a condition called eosinophilic enteritis.
From Scientific American ● Jun. 18, 2023
He was on the opening day roster and hit .135 with a home run and two RBIs in 13 games before being placed on the 10-day IL May 4 with viral enteritis.
From Seattle Times ● May 12, 2021
For example, in 1908, infectious disease was the leading killer in the United States, with pneumonia, tuberculosis, and enteritis and diarrhea accounting for a third of all deaths.
From Science Magazine ● Oct. 26, 2016
Several physicians publish accounts of bowel complaints with names such as membranous enteritis and colitis.
From Nature ● May 17, 2016
Both domestic and wild animals were affected by “arsenical enteritis, gastric ulcers, and cirrhosis of the liver.”
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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