necrotizing enteritis

/ˌnɛkrəˈtaɪzɪŋ ˈɛntəˌraɪdɪs/
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Definitions of necrotizing enteritis
  1. noun
    enteritis characterized by bloody diarrhea and severe abdominal pain
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    type of:
    enteritis
    inflammation of the intestine (especially the small intestine); usually characterized by diarrhea
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