Enteropathy

Pronunciation: /ɛntəˈrɑpəθi/

Definitions of enteropathy

noun a disease of the intestines, especially one causing inflammation

Example Sentences

A1 My doctor diagnosed me with enteropathy.

A2 Symptoms of enteropathy include abdominal pain and diarrhea.

B1 Treatment for enteropathy may involve dietary changes.

B2 Chronic enteropathy can lead to malnutrition and weight loss.

C1 Research is ongoing to better understand the underlying causes of enteropathy.

C2 Patients with enteropathy may require long-term management by a specialist.

Examples of enteropathy in a Sentence

formal The patient was diagnosed with enteropathy after experiencing chronic gastrointestinal symptoms.

informal My friend has been dealing with enteropathy, which has been causing a lot of stomach issues.

slang I heard that enteropathy is a real pain in the gut.

figurative The company's financial enteropathy was causing major setbacks in their growth.

Grammatical Forms of enteropathy

• past tense: entered
• plural: enteropathies
• comparative: more enteropathic
• superlative: most enteropathic
• present tense: enters
• future tense: will enter
• perfect tense: has entered
• continuous tense: is entering
• singular: enteropathy
• positive degree: enteropathy
• infinitive: to enteropathy
• gerund: enteropathying
• participle: enteropathied

Origin and Evolution of enteropathy

First Known Use: 1888 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'enteropathy' originates from the combination of the Greek words 'enteron' meaning intestine and 'pathos' meaning disease.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in medical contexts to refer to diseases of the intestine, the term 'enteropathy' has evolved to encompass a broader range of gastrointestinal disorders and conditions.