What is another word for Necrotizing Enterocolitis?
Pronunciation: [nˈɛkɹətˌa͡ɪzɪŋ ˌɛntəɹˌɒkəlˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA) 
Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious intestinal disease that primarily affects preterm infants. It is a medical emergency that can lead to severe complications and even death if not treated promptly. Some synonyms that can be used for NEC are intestinal necrosis, Enteritis necroticans, colitis necroticans, and acute necrotizing enteropathy. These synonyms describe the same medical condition that results in the necrosis or death of intestinal tissue. Other terms used to describe NEC include neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis, spontaneous intestinal perforation, and intestinal ischemia. Medical professionals use these terms interchangeably to describe the same condition that requires urgent medical attention.
