enteritis

[en-tuh-rahy-tis]

noun

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

2. Veterinary Pathology.,  distemper.

enteritis

/ ˌɛntəˈraɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the small intestine

Word History and Origins

Origin of enteritis¹

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