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enteritis

 

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Noun enteritis has 1 sense
  1. enteritis - inflammation of the intestine (especially the small intestine); usually characterized by diarrhea
    --1 is a kind of
    inflammation, redness, rubor
    --1 has particulars: necrotizing enteritis

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Enteritis

Description:

Enteritis refers to the inflammation of the small intestine. It can be caused by various factors such as infections, dietary issues, or certain medications. Symptoms of enteritis may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.

Enteritis can be classified into different types depending on the underlying cause, such as viral enteritis, bacterial enteritis, or parasitic enteritis.

Examples:

Noun - Medical Sense:

The patient was diagnosed with enteritis after experiencing severe abdominal pain and persistent diarrhea.

Noun - Local Sense:

In this small town, the local community held a meeting to discuss the recent outbreak of enteritis among the residents.

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