Enteritis

Pronunciation: /ˌɛntəˈraɪtɪs/

Definitions of enteritis

noun a condition characterized by inflammation of the intestines, especially the small intestine

Example Sentences

A1 My sister had to stay home from school because she had enteritis.

A2 The doctor diagnosed the patient with enteritis after experiencing stomach pain and diarrhea.

B1 Enteritis is commonly caused by consuming contaminated food or water.

B2 Treatment for enteritis usually involves rest, hydration, and sometimes antibiotics.

C1 Chronic enteritis can lead to serious complications if not properly managed.

C2 Researchers are studying new ways to prevent and treat enteritis in order to improve patient outcomes.

Examples of enteritis in a Sentence

formal The patient was diagnosed with acute enteritis after experiencing severe abdominal pain and diarrhea.

informal My friend had to cancel our plans because she's dealing with a bad case of enteritis.

slang I heard that street food gave him a bad case of enteritis.

figurative The company's financial enteritis was caused by poor management decisions.

Grammatical Forms of enteritis

• past tense: entered
• plural: enteritises
• comparative: more enteritic
• superlative: most enteritic
• present tense: enter
• future tense: will enter
• perfect tense: has entered
• continuous tense: is entering
• singular: enteritis
• positive degree: enteritic
• infinitive: to enter
• gerund: entering
• participle: entered

Origin and Evolution of enteritis

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'enteritis' originated from the Greek word 'enteron' meaning intestine, and the suffix '-itis' denoting inflammation.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe inflammation of the intestines, the term 'enteritis' has evolved to encompass a broader range of gastrointestinal disorders characterized by inflammation and irritation of the intestines.