inflammatory bowel disease

noun

: either of two inflammatory diseases of the bowel:

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Existing Health Issues Women with certain conditions like celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease or thyroid issues may struggle to get enough iron. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 19 May 2026 The registry of ailments that are included in the bill was also expanded to include lupus, autism, Stage III HIV, severe Alzheimer's disease, and inflammatory bowel disease. Irene Wright, USA Today, 15 May 2026 The drug is also in phase 3 trials for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, which Leerink views as a potential catalyst in 2028. Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 13 May 2026 People with inflammatory bowel disease or a history of bowel obstruction shouldn’t have colon hydrotherapy, Agarwal says. Erica Sweeney, Time, 11 May 2026 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 4 Jun. 2026.

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inflammatory bowel disease

noun
: either of two inflammatory diseases of the bowel:

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