regional enteritis

Definition / meaning of regional enteritis

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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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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