inflammatory bowel disease

noun

: either of two inflammatory diseases of the bowel:

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In fact, researchers have already tested helminths to control inflammation in autoimmune conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease. Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025 Steroids: Corticosteroids, such as Medrol (methylprednisolone), are used to manage inflammation in the colon, especially in people with inflammatory bowel disease. Janelle McSwiggin, Health, 6 June 2025 For example, inflammatory bowel disease and inflammatory bowel syndrome are common digestive issues in cats, particularly older cats. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025 Colitis is one form of inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, and there weren’t a lot of treatment options at the time. Lydia Denworth, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inflammatory bowel disease

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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 21 Jun. 2025.

Medical Definition

inflammatory bowel disease

noun
: either of two inflammatory diseases of the bowel:

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