Crohn's disease

American  

[krohnz] / kroʊnz /

noun

Pathology.

1. a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes scarring and thickening of the intestinal walls and frequently leads to obstruction.

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Crohn's disease British  

/ krəʊnz /

noun

1. Also called: regional enteritis.  inflammation, thickening, and ulceration of any of various parts of the intestine, esp the ileum See also Johne's disease

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Crohn's disease Scientific  

/ krōnz /

1. A gastrointestinal disease characterized by inflammation of the ileum, resulting in abdominal cramping, diarrhea, and weight loss. It is named after American physician Burrill Bernard Crohn (1884–1983), who first described it.

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Etymology

Origin of Crohn's disease

Named after Burrill Bernard Crohn (1884–1983), U.S. physician, one of the authors of a description of the disease published in 1932

Example Sentences

"I've had long term Crohn's disease for about 40 years and the associated conditions that come with it: spinal problems, joint problems," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

AbbVie’s immunology portfolio was led by arthritis and Crohn’s disease drugs Skyrizi and Rinvoq , for which revenue rose 31% and 23% respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Crohn's disease is a long-term condition that affects roughly one million Americans.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Jonas’ lymphoma developed as a side effect of the medication he was taking for Crohn’s disease.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

His unhealthy pallor suggests his coming Crohn’s disease.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides