noun
- Plural of enteritis; inflammations of the small intestine, typically caused by infection, food poisoning, or other irritants.
Usage: Medical term; Plural form
Examples
- The patient suffered from multiple enteritides following exposure to contaminated water.
- Viral enteritides are common in children during winter months.
- Bacterial enteritides can cause severe dehydration and require medical intervention.
- The doctor diagnosed several cases of enteritides in the outbreak investigation.
- Enteritides often present with abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever.