enterocolitis
noun
en·tero·co·li·tis
ˌen-tə-rō-kə-ˈlī-təs 
: enteritis affecting both the large and small intestine
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Harris gave birth on April 12, 2023, and her son died April 29, 2023, after developing necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), according to her lawsuit.
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Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 18 July 2024
Regarding the ongoing necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) case, Abbott continues to defend its pre-term infant formula and human milk fortifier.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 18 July 2024
The study showed an increase in the number of infants who died from a dangerous intestinal complication called necrotizing enterocolitis, which is often associated with prematurity.
—Dr. Sejal Parekh, ABC News, 24 June 2024
Shortly after her birth, Margo developed a life-threatening illness, necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), and was airlifted to Children’s Hospital New Orleans, which is three-and-a-half hours away from home.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
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Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 18 July 2024
Regarding the ongoing necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) case, Abbott continues to defend its pre-term infant formula and human milk fortifier.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 18 July 2024
The study showed an increase in the number of infants who died from a dangerous intestinal complication called necrotizing enterocolitis, which is often associated with prematurity.
—Dr. Sejal Parekh, ABC News, 24 June 2024
Shortly after her birth, Margo developed a life-threatening illness, necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), and was airlifted to Children’s Hospital New Orleans, which is three-and-a-half hours away from home.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
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enterocolitis
noun
en·tero·co·li·tis
ˌent-ə-rō-kə-ˈlīt-əs
: enteritis affecting both the large and small intestine
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