An abnormal enlargement or swelling of the intestines, particularly referring to chronic dilation of the intestinal walls.
Greek 'enteron' (intestine) + 'megalia' (enlargement, from 'megas' meaning large). This term combines the anatomical location with the pathological condition.
When intestines get permanently enlarged, they lose their ability to contract normally—it's like a rubber band that's been stretched so long it never snaps back.
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