noun
- Plural of ileitis; inflammation of the ileum (the lowest part of the small intestine).
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Usually used in medical contexts to refer to multiple cases or instances of the condition
Examples
- The gastroenterologist diagnosed several cases of ileitises in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
- Chronic ileitises can lead to complications such as strictures and malabsorption.
- The study examined the prevalence of ileitises among different patient populations.
- Treatment options for ileitises depend on the underlying cause and severity.