Enterocolitis
Enterocolitis
Definition
An inflammatory process affecting the small intestine and colon. Causes include viruses, bacteria, radiation, and antibiotics use.
Also known as enterocolitis, enterocolitis (disease) — per MONDO
Also identified as
- ICD9 558.9 per MONDO
- MESH D004760 per MONDO
- NCIT C79573 per MONDO
- OMIM 226150 per MONDO
- SCTID 43752006 per MONDO
- UMLS C0014356 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Intestine | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Intestine | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |