Regional Enteritis (Noun)
Meaning
A serious chronic and progressive inflammation of the ileum producing frequent bouts of diarrhea with abdominal pain and nausea and fever and weight loss.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with regional enteritis, which had been causing severe intestinal discomfort for months.
- Regional enteritis can be challenging to manage due to its chronic and progressive nature.
- Draining surgery may be necessary for some patients suffering from severe cases of regional enteritis that have not responded well to medication.
- In combination with other treatments, nutritional support can help some people cope with the complications of regional enteritis.
- Untreated regional enteritis can result in life-threatening complications due to dehydration, fever, and anemia.