ileitis

[ il-ee-ahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of the ileum.

ileitis

/ ˌɪlɪˈaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the ileum

Word History and Origins

Origin of ileitis¹

First recorded in 1850–55; ile- + -itis

Example Sentences

The same can be true for inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and regional ileitis.

From Washington Post