enteritis

[ en-tuh-rahy-tis ]

/ ˌɛn təˈraɪ tɪs /

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noun

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

Veterinary Pathology. distemper¹ (def. 1c).

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Origin of enteritis

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

Words nearby enteritis

enterectomy, entered hound, enteric, enteric fever, enter into, enteritis, entero-, enterobacteria, enterobacterium, enterobiasis, enterocoele

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How to use enteritis in a sentence

The same medicines are applicable to both Gastritis and Enteritis.
An Epitome of Homeopathic Healing Art|B. L. Hill
Even in cases of worms, the abdominal integument had to pay its blood-tribute, particularly if enteritis prevailed.
An Epitome of the History of Medicine|Roswell Park
With one exception they were convinced that he was a sufferer from chronic gastro-enteritis.
Psychotherapy|James J. Walsh
The enteritis thus set up is often followed by laminitis, and that of a serious type.
Diseases of the Horse's Foot|Harry Caulton Reeks

As does the pneumonia, the enteritis thus brought about nearly always has a fatal termination.
Diseases of the Horse's Foot|Harry Caulton Reeks

British Dictionary definitions for enteritis

enteritis

/ (ˌɛntəˈraɪtɪs) /

noun

inflammation of the small intestine

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