inflammatory bowel disease

noun

: either of two inflammatory diseases of the bowel:

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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 Some research has shown that consuming fiber reduces risk of inflammatory bowel diseases and protects against cardiovascular diseases. Julie Pollock, The Conversation, 1 May 2026 Examples of this include diabetes, hyperthyroidism and inflammatory bowel disease. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 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 16 May. 2026.

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inflammatory bowel disease

noun
: either of two inflammatory diseases of the bowel:

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