enteropathy
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of enteropathy
First recorded in 1890–95; entero- + -pathy ( def. )
Example Sentences
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It's an inflammatory bowel disease causing protein-losing enteropathy.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2023
Both things were true for the cat at Penn. In a case study, vets wrote that the animal’s symptoms might be partly explained by another condition, a gastrointestinal disorder called chronic enteropathy.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 8, 2022
They cause enteropathy, a chronic illness that prevents the body from absorbing calories and nutrients.
From Economist ● Jul. 17, 2014
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