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Enterocolitis

Medical Definition: Inflammation of the MUCOSA of both the SMALL INTESTINE and the LARGE INTESTINE. Etiology includes ISCHEMIA, infections, allergic, and immune responses.
Guide Notes: note specifics
Previously Indexed: Colitis (1966-1984),Enteritis (1966-1984)
Enterocolitis Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Enterocolitis, Necrotizing - ENTEROCOLITIS with extensive ulceration (ULCER) and NECROSIS. It is observed primarily in LOW BIRTH WEIGHT INFANT.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Enterocolitis, Neutropenic - A syndrome characterized by inflammation in the ILEUM, the CECUM, and the ASCENDING COLON. It is observed in cancer patients with CHEMOTHERAPY-induced NEUTROPENIA or in other immunocompromised individuals (IMMUNOCOMPROMISED HOST).

Enterocolitis Medical Definitions and Terms

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