noun
enteritis
en-tuh-RY-tis
Enteritis (noun) means Inflammation of the intestines, most often the small intestine, which can cause diarrhea. Example: “The vet said the puppy had enteritis and needed fluids.”
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Inflammation of the intestines, most often the small intestine, which can cause diarrhea.
"The vet said the puppy had enteritis and needed fluids."
"Enteritis can leave a person weak and dehydrated."
"He missed work for a week with a bad case of enteritis."
How to use enteritis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSwelling and irritation of the intestines, often the small one.
When to use it
It is a medical term, used in clinics and veterinary settings more than in casual speech.
Memory tip
The ending -itis signals inflammation, so enteritis names inflammation of the intestines.
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Easily confused with
colitis
gastritis →
Common pairings
viral enteritis
bacterial enteritis
severe enteritis
case of enteritis
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Etymology
The word was formed from the prefix enter-, relating to the intestines, and the ending -itis, used for inflammation.
Rhymes for enteritis
itis
otitis
gastritis
sinusitis
hepatitis
arthritis
dermatitis
gingivitis
laryngitis
bronchitis
meningitis
peritonitis
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Frequently asked questions
What is enteritis?
Enteritis is inflammation of the intestines, usually the small intestine, and it may lead to diarrhea.
What is the plural of enteritis?
The plural can be enteritides or enteritizes.
How do you pronounce enteritis?
In American English it is said en-tuh-RY-tis, with the stress on the third syllable.
What is the meaning of enteritis?
"enteritis" (noun) means inflammation of the intestines, most often the small intestine, which can cause diarrhea.
