necrotizing enterocolitis

necrotizing enterocolitis definition - medical

ne·cro·tiz·ing enterocolitis (nĕkˈrə-tīˌzĭng)

noun
Extensive ulceration and necrosis of the ileum and colon in premature infants in the neonatal period.

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