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Diseases & Disorders Digestive System & Nutrition

regional enteritis

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1 Definition of regional enteritis

Meaning of regional enteritis: Chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly the small intestine and colon.

Chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly the small intestine and colon. Regional enteritis increases the risk for colorectal cancer and small intestine cancer. Also called Crohn disease.

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