enterocolitis

[ en-tuh-roh-koh-lahy-tis, -kuh- ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of the small intestine and the colon.

enterocolitis

/ ˌɛntərəʊkɒˈlaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the small intestine and colon

Word History and Origins

Origin of enterocolitis¹

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

Example Sentences

These babies had advanced cases of necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC, that clinician said.

From ProPublica

Enterocolitis is an inflammation of the lower intestines and colon.

From Project Gutenberg