ulcerative colitis

noun

: a nonspecific inflammatory disease of the colon of unknown cause characterized by diarrhea with discharge of mucus and blood, cramping abdominal pain, and inflammation and edema of the mucous membrane with patches of ulceration

Examples of ulcerative colitis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The trial results presented in July had tested the drug for eight weeks in patients with moderate to severely active ulcerative colitis, a type of chronic inflammatory bowel disease. —Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025

People with conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or those recovering from gastrointestinal illnesses may experience more bloating, gas, or discomfort when consuming fiber-rich grains like brown rice. —Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2025

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are the two main conditions that make up IBD. —Sarah Hudgens, Health, 6 Nov. 2025

Surgeons used to routinely remove the colons of individuals with ulcerative colitis, but an injection or infusion of medication every few weeks can put those patients in remission. —Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1928, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ulcerative colitis

• enterocolitis

Medical Definition

ulcerative colitis

noun

: a chronic inflammatory disease of the colon that is of unknown cause and is characterized by diarrhea with discharge of mucus and blood, cramping abdominal pain, and inflammation and edema of the mucous membrane with patches of ulceration