Disease or Syndrome
enterocolitis Audio
en·ter·o·co·li·tis [ en-tuh-roh-koh-lahy-tis, -kuh- ]
Subclass of:
Intestinal Diseases; Gastroenteritis
Definitions related to enterocolitis:
  • An inflammation of the colon and small intestine. However, most conditions are either categorized as Enteritis (inflammation of the small intestine) or Colitis (inflammation of the large intestine).
    Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)
    The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2025
  • An inflammatory process affecting the small intestine and colon. Causes include viruses, bacteria, radiation, and antibiotics use.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Inflammation of the MUCOSA of both the SMALL INTESTINE and the LARGE INTESTINE. Etiology includes ISCHEMIA, infections, allergic, and immune responses.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • Inflammation of the small and large intestines.
    NICHD Pediatric Terminology
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A disorder characterized by inflammation of the small and large intestines.
    Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events
    U.S. National Institutes of Health, 2021
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