Definitions for: Colitis


[n] inflammation of the colon



Webster (1913) Definition: Co*li"tis, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? + -itis.] (Med.)
An inflammation of the large intestine, esp. of its mucous
membrane; colonitis.

Synonyms: inflammatory bowel disease

See Also: Crohn's disease, inflammation, irritable bowel syndrome, mucous colitis, redness, regional enteritis, regional ileitis, rubor, spastic colon, ulcerative colitis

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