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Circa 1860
First Known Use of colitis
circa 1860
COLITIS Defined for English Language Learners
colitis
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noun
co·li·tis
\kō-ˈlī-təs, kə-\
Definition of colitis for English Language Learners
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medical : an illness that causes pain and swelling in the colon
Medical Dictionary
colitis
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noun
co·li·tis
\kō-ˈlīt-əs, kə-\
Medical Definition of colitis
: inflammation of the colon—see ulcerative colitis
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