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

Previous research has linked lower gut diversity to obesity, type 2 diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease, but some evidence suggests specific bacterial species, rather than diversity alone, drive poor health. —Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026

By detecting these subtle changes, a smart pill may provide early clues about conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026

Will drugmakers finally be able to breach the efficacy ceiling in inflammatory bowel disease? —Elaine Chen, STAT, 5 Mar. 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. —Arkansas Online, 26 Feb. 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