Veterinary Health

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

• The patient was diagnosed with acute enteritis after experiencing severe abdominal pain and diarrhea.
• My friend had to cancel our plans because she's dealing with a bad case of enteritis.
• I heard that street food gave him a bad case of enteritis.
• The company's financial enteritis was caused by poor management decisions.

noun a contagious skin infection caused by a fungus

adjective describing the type of infection caused by the fungus

• Ringworm is a common fungal infection that can affect the skin, hair, or nails.
• My cat had ringworm once, and it was a hassle to treat.
• I heard that ringworm is going around the wrestling team.
• The spread of misinformation can be like a ringworm, infecting minds and causing harm.

noun the act or process of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth

verb to eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

• The patient experienced nausea and began to vomit after ingesting the medication.
• I felt so sick that I ended up vomiting in the bathroom.
• I had way too much to drink last night and ended up vomiting everywhere.
• The graphic scene in the movie was so intense, it made me want to vomit.

noun a medical condition characterized by low levels of calcium in the blood

• Hypocalcaemia is a medical condition characterized by low levels of calcium in the blood.
• My doctor told me I have hypocalcaemia, which explains why I've been feeling so tired lately.
• I heard hypocalcaemia can make you feel like a zombie, man.
• Dealing with hypocalcaemia is like trying to navigate through life with a dimmer switch on your energy levels.