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Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Definition:

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious gastrointestinal disease primarily affecting premature infants, characterized by inflammation and necrosis of the intestinal mucosa.

Sample Sentences:

As a Noun:

• The doctor diagnosed the premature baby with necrotizing enterocolitis.
• The severity of necrotizing enterocolitis can vary, ranging from mild inflammation to complete necrosis of the intestinal tissue.

As a Verb:

• The study suggests that early detection and intervention can help prevent necrotizing enterocolitis.
• The neonatologist is working on a new treatment strategy to reduce the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants.

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