enterocolitis

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enterocolitis (en-ter-oh-kŏ-ly-tis) n. inflammation of the colon and small intestine. See also colitis, enteritis, necrotizing enterocolitis.

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enterocolitis

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enterocolitis Inflammation of the mucosal lining of the small and large intestine, usually resulting from infection.

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