What is the medical term meaning small intestine?

The inflammation of the small intestine is called enteritis. The suffix "enter" means small intestine and the prefix "itis" means inflammation. Not to be confused with gastritis which is the inflammation of the stomach. More specific terms based on location are ileitis (for ileum), jejunitis (for jejunum), and duodenitis (for duodenum).

This inflammation could be due to the ingestion of contaminated food or water, which contains bacteria (like e-coli), viruses (such as Norwalk virus), parasites, certain drugs, toxins, substances that irritate the intestine.

But, it also could be caused by radiation treatment, that cancer patients receive, and by longstanding medical conditions, such as Crohn's Disease.
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The medical term for inflammation of the small intestine is enteritis.

This inflammation could be due to the ingestion of contaminated food or water, which contains bacteria (like e-coli), viruses (such as Norwalk virus), parasites, certain drugs, toxins, substances that irritate the intestine.

But, it also could be caused by radiation treatment, that cancer patients receive, and by longstanding medical conditions, such as Crohn's Disease.
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