Enteritises

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. An inflammation of the small intestine, often pervaded by infection or irritation, causing gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain
2. Referring to multiple instances of intestinal inflammation that typically present with similar digestive disturbances and may originate from various pathogens
3. A medical condition characterized by inflammation affecting the intestinal lining, which can lead to digestive issues and is typically identified in clinical settings

Etymology: "Enteritises" is simply the plural of "enteritis," so it is the form of that noun, and the base word is built from two Greek pieces. "Enter-" comes from Greek "enteron," meaning "intestine" (literally "within"), and "-itis" is the Greek-derived suffix used in medicine to name inflammation of a body part, as in "arthritis" for the joints. Put together, "enteritis" names inflammation of the intestines, and its plural "enteritises" refers to several such cases at once.

Synonyms: intestinal infections, enteritis