inflammatory bowel disease

noun

: either of two inflammatory diseases of the bowel:

a

: crohn's disease

b

: ulcerative colitis

Examples of inflammatory bowel disease in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Insilico is also targeting other conditions, like inflammatory bowel disease, as well as looking into new cancer and GLP-1 drugs. —Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026

Najafi has been prescribing it since 2021 for people with conditions such as Crohn’s disease and inflammatory bowel disease. —Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026

Canadian researchers say the discovery could enable earlier diagnosis and potential prevention of the chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). —Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026

When To See a Healthcare Provider Differentiating IBS from other gastrointestinal conditions, such as celiac disease or inflammatory bowel disease, is crucial for receiving the most effective treatment. —Pamela Assid Woughter, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

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Medical Definition

inflammatory bowel disease

noun

: either of two inflammatory diseases of the bowel:

a

: crohn's disease

b

: ulcerative colitis