colitis

[ kuh-lahy-tis, koh- ]

/ kəˈlaɪ tɪs, koʊ- /

noun Pathology.

inflammation of the colon.

Nearby words

Origin of colitis

col-² + -itis

Related formsco·lit·ic

[kuh-lit-ik, koh-] /kəˈlɪt ɪk, koʊ-/, adjective

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Examples from the Web for colitis

But as it is a form of intestinal catarrh, it is right that it should be considered in connection with colitis.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various
The presence of mucus or of mucus tinged with blood in the stools shows the predominance of colitis.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various
I found a German doctor travelling on our train, and from him I got some colitis and cholera powders.
The Secrets of a Kuttite|Edward O. Mousley
He wrote out a beautiful diet sheet, and sent me some medicine for the colitis.
The Secrets of a Kuttite|Edward O. Mousley

The trouble is that very many have dysentery, or colitis, or acute diarrhœa, and cannot take much except milk and eggs.
The Secrets of a Kuttite|Edward O. Mousley

British Dictionary definitions for colitis

colitis

colonitis (ˌkɒləˈnaɪtɪs)

/ (kɒˈlaɪtɪs, kə-) /

noun

inflammation of the colon

Derived Formscolitic (kɒˈlɪtɪk), adjective

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Word Origin and History for colitis

colitis

1860, from comb. form of colon (n.2) + -itis.

Medicine definitions for colitis

colitis

[ kə-lī′tĭs ]

n.

Inflammation of the colon.

Science definitions for colitis

colitis

[ kə-lī′tĭs ]

Inflammation of the colon.

Culture definitions for colitis

colitis

[ (kuh-leye-tis) ]

An inflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the colon. Colitis is characterized by pain in the abdomen, with alternating episodes of constipation and diarrhea.