inflammatory bowel disease

noun

: either of two inflammatory diseases of the bowel:

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Having Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), can increase your risk of anxiety. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024 Obesity, family history, inflammatory bowel disease, and symptoms like abdominal pain or rectal bleeding are factors strongly associated with colon cancer in younger adults. Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Oct. 2024 More research is needed to evaluate the effects of bee pollen on other inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).8 5. Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Oct. 2024 But emerging research has also linked UPF consumption to other diseases and disorders, including depression, anxiety, inflammatory bowel disease, and autoimmune disorders. Jess Craig, Vox, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inflammatory bowel disease 

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inflammatory bowel disease was in 1977

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“Inflammatory bowel disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflammatory%20bowel%20disease. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

inflammatory bowel disease

noun
: either of two inflammatory diseases of the bowel:

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