1. any disease or disorder of the small intestine
Usage: medical term; often used in combination with other words to specify the type of intestinal disease

Examples

• Celiac disease is a type of enteropathy triggered by gluten consumption.
• The patient was diagnosed with protein-losing enteropathy after experiencing severe weight loss.
• Tropical enteropathy is common in developing countries with poor sanitation.
• The doctor suspected an enteropathy when the child showed signs of malabsorption.
• Environmental enteropathy can affect nutrient absorption in the small intestine.
• Some medications can cause drug-induced enteropathy as a side effect.