| Noun | 1. | necrotizing enterocolitis - an acute inflammatory disease occurring in the intestines of premature infants; necrosis of intestinal tissue may follow Synonyms: NEC |
A condition in which part of the tissue in the intestines is destroyed. Occurs mainly in under-weight newborn babies. A temporary ileostomy may be necessary.
inflammatory disease, NECAbout this site and copyright information - Online Dictionary Home