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

Peptide supporters have asked the FDA to consider the seven peptides under review this week for various medical conditions, including ulcerative colitis, migraines and opioid addiction. — Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 23 July 2026

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are two indications the team is looking into, which, if achieved, would put the drug in even more direct competition with Skyrizi and Rinvoq. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Entyvio treats Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and Ninlaro addresses multiple myeloma. — Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

However, there’s been an increase in cases among younger adults, especially those with a family history of colorectal cancer or conditions like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. — Care Resource, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

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