English Explanatory Dictionary

enteritis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Inflammation of the intestines, generally the small intestine, that may lead to diarrhea.

Pronunciation

/ˌɛn.təˈɹaɪ.təs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-enteritis.wav

Word forms

enteritis enteritides enteritises

Etymology

From enter- + -itis.

Derived words

coloenteritis gastroenteritis
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