enterocolitis

American  

[en-tuh-roh-koh-lahy-tis, -kuh-] / ˌɛn tə roʊ koʊˈlaɪ tɪs, -kə- /

noun

Pathology.

1. inflammation of the small intestine and the colon.

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enterocolitis British  

/ ˌɛntərəʊkɒˈlaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the small intestine and colon

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Etymology

Origin of enterocolitis

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

Example Sentences

Patients who undergo small bowel resection include premature infants with necrotizing enterocolitis, a severe intestinal disease that requires removal of damaged tissue.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

Shortly afterwards, he was diagnosed with necrotising enterocolitis, a condition which causes tissue in the intestines to become inflamed and start to die.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

In preterm infants, delayed clamping leads to improved circulation, less need for blood transfusions and a lower incidence of serious complications, such as necrotizing enterocolitis, or inflammation of the digestive tract.

From New York Times • Nov. 17, 2023

Probiotic supplements may be used to prevent necrotizing enterocolitis, a dangerous infection affecting premature infants that inflames and kills intestinal tissue.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 26, 2023

The dietetic treatment for enterocolitis must be adjusted according to the principal symptom.

From Dietetics for Nurses by Proudfit, Fairfax T.