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Meaning of NEC

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  an acute inflammatory disease occurring in the intestines of premature infants; necrosis of intestinal tissue may follow
 

NEC is a 3 letter word that starts with N.

 

 Synonyms: necrotizing enterocolitis
 
 See Also: inflammatory disease

 

 

Computing Dictionary
 
 Definition: 

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Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: This is an infection of the intestine that starts in the mucosa. At a later stage, full thickness necrosis and intestinal perforation can occur. Patients are often premature infants.
 

 

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