inflammatory bowel disease

noun

: either of two inflammatory diseases of the bowel:

: crohn's disease

: ulcerative colitis

Examples of inflammatory bowel disease in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But having Crohn’s doesn’t mean that all your favorite meals and snacks are off the table, Kim Braly, RD, a dietitian and nutrition consultant specializing in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), tells SELF. —

Sara Gaynes Levy, SELF, 12 Sep. 2023 Conditions such as pancreatitis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), or gastrointestinal infections can all affect a dog's digestion. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 Aug. 2023 Some Inflammatory Conditions Bloody diarrhea is often a symptom of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), an umbrella term for disorders that cause chronic inflammation in your digestive tract. —

Kasandra Brabaw, Health, 25 Aug. 2023 People with gastrointestinal disorders or diseases like Crohn’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and colitis should consult a healthcare provider about the best treatment and diet for digestive health. —

Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 9 Aug. 2023 Grossman was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease, an inflammatory bowel disease that causes chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, according to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. —

Stephanie Emma Pfeffer, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2023 As of writing, there are no clinical studies published in full text with this peptide despite the fact that the peptide entered phase 1 trials as an anti-ulcerative agent in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients [6]. —

The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023 People taking medications like Remicade for inflammatory bowel disease had a higher rate of developing psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis. —

Joe and Teresa Graedon, oregonlive, 7 Aug. 2023 Chronic conditions: Chronic conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, cystic fibrosis, and celiac disease can impede growth, according to Indiana University Health. —

Maria Carter, Parents, 5 July 2023 See More

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First Known Use

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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