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Necrotizing Enterocolitis: Definition and Description of Necrotizing Enterocolitis: Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious gastrointestinal disease that primarily affects premature infants. It is characterized by inflammation and infection of the intestines, leading to the death (necrosis) of intestinal tissue. Although the exact cause of NEC remains unclear, its destructive impact on the intestinal lining can…