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radiation enteritis Audio
ra·di·a·tion en·ter·i·tis [ ray-dee-ay-shun en-teh-ry-tis ]
Definitions related to radiation enteritis:
  • Inflammation of the small intestine caused by radiation therapy to the abdomen, pelvis, or rectum. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and cramping, frequent bowel movements, watery or bloody diarrhea, fatty stools, and weight loss. Some of these symptoms may continue for a long time.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Radiation enteritis is inflammation of the intestines that occurs after radiation therapy.
    Mayo Clinic
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2025
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