enterocolitis
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of enterocolitis
From New Latin, dating back to 1855–60; see origin at entero-, colitis
Example Sentences
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Newborns are at risk for necrotizing enterocolitis, a life-threatening inflammation of the intestine that virtually only affects new babies, according to the National Library of Medicine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 13, 2025
The researchers examined whether the two groups differed in the incidence of necrotising enterocolitis, sepsis and death.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 2, 2024
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.
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