Necrotizing enterocolitis: A rare disease that is tends to occur in premature infants and involves inflammation and destruction of gastrointestinal tissue. It usually occurs within weeks of birth - often after the start of milk feeding. The condition can be extremely serious and even fatal. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Necrotizing enterocolitis is available below.
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An acute inflammatory disease occurring in the intestines of premature infants; necrosis of intestinal tissue may follow - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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