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colitis
[kuh-lahy-tis, koh-]
noun
inflammation of the colon.
colitis
/ kɒˈlɪtɪk, kə-, kɒˈlaɪtɪs, ˌkɒləˈnaɪtɪs /
noun
inflammation of the colon
colitis
Inflammation of the colon.
colitis
An inflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the colon. Colitis is characterized by pain in the abdomen, with alternating episodes of constipation and diarrhea.
Other Word Forms
- colitic adjective
Example Sentences
She won all three of her professional fights, between October 2021 and October 2022, later revealing she did so while suffering from what was eventually diagnosed as ulcerative colitis.
The Durham native announced earlier this year she had been diagnosed with cancer after previously battling ulcerative colitis.
Dowden said being presented with her MBE "hasn't sunk in yet", adding that she was determined to continue her awareness and fundraising work for Crohn's and colitis.
Fariba had lived with ulcerative colitis since she was 18, when three-quarters of her bowel were removed.
Mr Rooney also has epilepsy, colitis and gout, and had recently been in and out of hospital.
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