enteritis

[ en-tuh-rahy-tis ]

/ ˌɛn təˈraɪ tɪs /

Pathology. inflammation of the intestines, especially the small intestine.

Veterinary Pathology. distemper¹(def 1c).

Origin of enteritis

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

I was taken to the bed whereon poor Locke had just died from enteritis and dysentery.

The Secrets of a Kuttite |Edward O. Mousley
Of the former, the usual causes of death are pneumonia, gastritis and enteritis.

A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I |Various
Of the symptoms of enteritis, colic and constipation, with a hard thin pulse, are the most prominent.

The Dog |Dinks, Mayhew, and Hutchinson
Under ten years more males than females have enteritis, in the proportion represented by the figures 362 and 299.

A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II |Various

She thinks that she still has perhaps a slight touch of enteritis, but she is not sure.

Self Mastery Through Conscious Autosuggestion |Emile Cou

enteritis

/ (ˌɛntəˈraɪtɪs) /

inflammation of the small intestine

enteritis

[ ĕn′tə-rī′tĭs ]

Inflammation of the intestinal tract, especially of the small intestine.