inflammatory bowel disease

noun

: either of two inflammatory diseases of the bowel:

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She was diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease 1 ½ years ago, which Sunit said is controlled through a prescription diet and limiting her treat options and quantities. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026 Consider, for example, patients with inflammatory bowel disease who live with an elevated risk of cancer; a smart capsule could perform yearly cancer checks, while also delivering medication directly wherever necessary. IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026 Risk factors at any age include obesity, lack of physical activity, a diet high in red or processed meat and low in fruits and vegetables, smoking, heavy alcohol use, having inflammatory bowel disease or a family history of colorectal cancer. Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026 Risk factors at any age include obesity, lack of physical activity, a diet high in red or processed meat and low in fruits and vegetables, smoking, heavy alcohol use, having inflammatory bowel disease or a family history of colorectal cancer. CBS News, 13 Feb. 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 23 Feb. 2026.

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inflammatory bowel disease

noun
: either of two inflammatory diseases of the bowel:

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