enteritis

American

[en-tuh-rahy-tis] / ˌɛn təˈraɪ tɪs /

noun

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

enteritis British

/ ˌɛntəˈraɪtɪs /

noun

inflammation of the small intestine

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Etymology

Origin of enteritis

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

Example Sentences

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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

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

Raccoons may carry diseases such as rabies, canine distemper, raccoon parvoviral enteritis and infectious canine hepatitis.

From Washington Times

Woo Ho, a Korean traditional herbal medicine doctor, said he's bought and given Lee's mushroom products to 400 of his patients suffering from hay fever, asthma, enteritis, gout and other diseases since October.

From US News

Several physicians publish accounts of bowel complaints with names such as membranous enteritis and colitis.

From Nature

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