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

Such claims are common among peptide promoters who say that various experimental peptides treat muscle injuries, covid, inflammatory bowel disease, and more. — Amy Maxmen, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

Over time, chronic inflammation can contribute to rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, inflammatory bowel disease and cardiovascular disease. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

For people living with an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), foods made with wheat and dairy can bring on uncomfortable symptoms like bloating and gas, even when the disease is in remission. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Healthy digestion and a healthy gut play a role in staving off inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). — Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 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