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ulcerative colitis
noun
: a nonspecific inflammatory disease of the colon of unknown cause characterized by diarrhea with discharge of mucus and blood, cramping abdominal pain, and inflammation and edema of the mucous membrane with patches of ulceration
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Advertisement Some of the drugs in Takeda’s pipeline include treatments for ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, a rare blood disorder, psoriatic arthritis and sleep-wake disorders, like narcolepsy.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2024
Sometimes chronic bloating or cramping that’s accompanied by other severe symptoms like frequent diarrhea, abdominal pain, rectal bleeding or bloody poop, heavy fatigue, or unintentional weight loss is a sign of inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease.
—Marygrace Taylor, SELF, 2 May 2024
Some people, such as those with digestive disorders like celiac disease and ulcerative colitis, may be at risk for inadequate vitamin K levels.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
Anti-inflammatory: Multiple studies concluded that dandelion helps manage inflammation, which means it could be used to treat a variety of conditions, including arthritis and ulcerative colitis.
—Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
There are certain medications used to treat cancer, epilepsy, and ulcerative colitis that may interact with high-dose folate supplements.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024
The company is helmed by Mark C. McKenna and a slate of former executives from Prometheus Biosciences, a local biotech focused on treatments for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2024
Foods to avoid with ulcerative colitis (UC) include high-fiber foods like beans, legumes, raw fruits and vegetables, and whole grains.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
Other scientists have explored using GLP-1 drugs to treat inflammatory gut disease, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1928, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of ulcerative colitis was
circa 1928
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“Ulcerative colitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ulcerative%20colitis. Accessed 24 May. 2024.
Medical Definition
ulcerative colitis
noun
: a chronic inflammatory disease of the colon that is of unknown cause and is characterized by diarrhea with discharge of mucus and blood, cramping abdominal pain, and inflammation and edema of the mucous membrane with patches of ulceration
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