enteritis

[ en-tuh-rahy-tis ]

noun

1. Pathology. inflammation of the intestines, especially the small intestine.
2. Veterinary Pathology. distemper ¹( def 1c ).

enteritis

/ ˌɛntəˈraɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the small intestine

Word History and Origins

Origin of enteritis¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1800–10; enter-, -itis

Example Sentences

The same medicines are applicable to both Gastritis and Enteritis.

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Even in cases of worms, the abdominal integument had to pay its blood-tribute, particularly if enteritis prevailed.

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With one exception they were convinced that he was a sufferer from chronic gastro-enteritis.

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The enteritis thus set up is often followed by laminitis, and that of a serious type.

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As does the pneumonia, the enteritis thus brought about nearly always has a fatal termination.

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