Pseudomembranous enterocolitis


pseudomembranous enterocolitis n.
Enterocolitis with the formation and passage of pseudomembranous material in the stools; it commonly follows prolonged antibiotic therapy. Also called pseudomembranous colitis, pseudomembranous enteritis.

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