enteropathy

American  

[en-tuh-rop-uh-thee] / ˌɛn təˈrɒp ə θi /

noun

Pathology.

1. any abnormality of the intestinal tract.

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Etymology

Origin of enteropathy

First recorded in 1890–95; entero- + -pathy ( def. )

Example Sentences

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