Crohn's disease

noun

ˈkrōnz- 

variants or less commonly Crohn disease

ˈkrōn- 

or Crohn's

: chronic inflammation that typically involves the lower portion of the ileum, often spreads to the colon, and is characterized by diarrhea, cramping, loss of appetite and weight, and the development of abscesses and scarring see inflammatory bowel disease

Examples of Crohn's disease in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Finding the right diet for Crohn's disease can be tricky because every person has different needs and dietary requirements. —Toby Amidor, Rd, Health, 14 Apr. 2024

Inflammatory Condition Improvement: CBD has been found to be effective in alleviating symptoms in about 80% of individuals suffering from inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and Crohn's disease. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Jan. 2024

The prevention of Crohn's disease flares may be accomplished with diet changes and awareness, but other treatments can also help. —Toby Amidor, Rd, Health, 23 Mar. 2024

No | Servings Per Container: 60 Who's It For Best for anyone who is at higher risk of a B12 deficiency, such as those who are following a vegan diet, have had a part of the stomach or intestines removed, or suffer from conditions like Crohn's disease or HIV. —Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 22 Mar. 2024

Some research has suggested that nutritional yeast may be irritating to those with Crohn's disease and other types of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). —Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2024

Chronic ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are both risk factors for colorectal cancer. —Taylyn Washington-Harmon, Health, 16 Dec. 2023

Garcia is diabetic, has Crohn's disease, for which there is no cure, and suffers from a vision condition that has caused her eyesight to deteriorate over time. —Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2023

Intestinal obstruction could be caused by a number of possible conditions, according to John Hopkins Medicine — from abdominal adhesions, hernias, scar tissue formation, tumors, or even Crohn's disease. —Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Burrill B. Crohn †1983 American physician

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

Crohn's disease

noun

ˈkrōnz-

variants also Crohn disease

ˈkrōn- 

or Crohn's

: chronic ileitis that typically involves the distal portion of the ileum, often spreads to the colon, and is characterized by diarrhea, cramping, and loss of appetite and weight with local abscesses and scarring

called also regional enteritis, regional ileitis