Definition

1. Noun:
   • Inflammation of the intestine: A medical condition characterized by inflammation, particularly of the small intestine. This inflammation typically results in symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and cramping.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The patient was diagnosed with enteritis after experiencing severe diarrhea and abdominal cramps.
  • Outbreaks of infectious enteritis can sometimes be traced to contaminated food or water.

Advanced Usage

• Specific Types: The term "enteritis" is often modified to specify the cause or nature of the inflammation.
  • Necrotizing enteritis is a severe form that can cause tissue death in the intestine.
  • Radiation enteritis is a potential side effect of abdominal radiation therapy for cancer.

Variants and Related Words

• Enteric (adj): Pertaining to the intestines.
  • Enteric infections are common in areas with poor sanitation.
• Gastroenteritis (n): Inflammation of both the stomach and the intestines, often causing vomiting and diarrhea.
  • Norovirus is a common cause of acute gastroenteritis.

Synonyms

• Intestinal inflammation: A direct descriptive synonym.
• Bowel inflammation: A less specific but related term.

Related Phrases and Collocations

• Infectious enteritis: Enteritis caused by a bacterial, viral, or parasitic infection.
  • Public health officials are monitoring a case of infectious enteritis.
• Chronic enteritis: A long-lasting or recurring inflammation of the intestine.
  • Managing chronic enteritis often requires dietary changes and medication.

Noun

1. inflammation of the intestine (especially the small intestine); usually characterized by diarrhea