National Cancer Institute National Cancer Institute
U.S. National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute
Dictionary of Cancer Terms
Send to Printer
regional enteritis (REE-juh-nul EN-teh-RY-tis)

 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.

Previous Definitions:regeneration, regimen, regional, regional cancer, regional chemotherapy
Next Definitions:regional lymph node, regional lymph node dissection, registered dietitian, Reglan, regression