DOTHINENTERITIS
\dˌɒθɪnˌɛntəɹˈa͡ɪtɪs], \dˌɒθɪnˌɛntəɹˈaɪtɪs], \d_ˌɒ_θ_ɪ_n_ˌɛ_n_t_ə_ɹ_ˈaɪ_t_ɪ_s]\
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(F.) Dothinenterite, Dothinenterie, Dothienenterie, Dothienenterite. An inflammation and ulceration of the glands or follicles of Peyer and Brunner, which Bretonneau considers to be the essence of a large class of fevers, particularly of those of the typhoid character. See Typhus.
By Robley Dunglison
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