inflammatory bowel disease

noun

: either of two inflammatory diseases of the bowel:

Examples of inflammatory bowel disease in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Poor Magnesium Absorption People with certain gastrointestinal conditions (celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease) that cause malabsorption are at risk of developing a magnesium deficiency. Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2024 Still, neither the stool nor blood test will replace the colonoscopy for high-risk populations, such as those with inflammatory bowel disease, Imperiale said. Binghui Huang, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Mar. 2024 Those with celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, resections, hemorrhoids, or bariatric surgery are more at risk of iron loss, and may have trouble absorbing iron. Casey Seiden, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024 Over 80 autoimmune diseases exist worldwide, including rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease, lupus, Type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, SIBO, and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Brittany Chambers, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024 Corticosteroids can be used to treat several issues including rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, asthma and allergies, according to the Mayo Clinic. Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2024 Containing oligosaccharides — known for their prebiotic gut effects and promoting good flora — antioxidant-rich Mānuka honey also aids gastric and peptic ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, dyspepsia, GERD, Staph infections and even food poisoning. Kate Donnelly, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 People with inflammatory bowel disease or rheumatoid arthritis, for instance, live with chronic inflammation that damages their gastrointestinal tract and nervous system, respectively. Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 18 Oct. 2023 Is your furry friend suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 Aug. 2023

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Word History

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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“Inflammatory bowel disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflammatory%20bowel%20disease. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

inflammatory bowel disease

noun
: either of two inflammatory diseases of the bowel:

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