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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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of enterocolitis1

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

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Example Sentences

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

Enterocolitis is an inflammation of the lower intestines and colon.

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