noun
- Diseases or disorders of the small intestine.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Plural form of enteropathy; Used in healthcare and medical contexts
Examples
- Celiac disease is one of the most common enteropathies affecting the small intestine.
- The patient was diagnosed with multiple enteropathies that required specialized dietary management.
- Enteropathies can cause malabsorption and nutritional deficiencies if left untreated.
- Tropical enteropathies are prevalent in developing countries with poor sanitation.
- The gastroenterologist specializes in treating various inflammatory enteropathies.