ULCERATIVE COLITIS
\ˈʌlsəɹətˌɪv kəlˈa͡ɪtɪs], \ˈʌlsəɹətˌɪv kəlˈaɪtɪs], \ˈʌ_l_s_ə_ɹ_ə_t_ˌɪ_v k_ə_l_ˈaɪ_t_ɪ_s]\
Definitions of ULCERATIVE COLITIS
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a serious chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine and rectum characterized by recurrent episodes of abdominal pain and fever and chills and profuse diarrhea
By Princeton University
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a serious chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine and rectum characterized by recurrent episodes of abdominal pain and fever and chills and profuse diarrhea
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Inflammatory disease of unknown cause which involves the mucosa of the colon. Onset may be acute and fulminant, and its course often continues chronically in an intermittent or continuous form. Diarrhea is a common symptom and bleeding an almost constant concomitant symptom.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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