enteritis
/ˌɛntəˈraɪtɪs/
noun
- Inflammation of the small intestine, often causing diarrhea, abdominal pain, and nausea.
- Travelers sometimes get enteritis from drinking contaminated water in foreign countries.
- A mild case of enteritis usually clears up on its own with rest and plenty of fluids.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with enteritis after he complained of severe stomach cramps and diarrhea.