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colitis

American

[kuh-lahy-tis, koh-] / kəˈlaɪ tɪs, koʊ- /

noun

Pathology.

inflammation of the colon.

colitis British

/ kɒˈlaɪtɪs, kə- /

noun

inflammation of the colon

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colitis Scientific

/ kə-lī′tĭs /

Inflammation of the colon.

colitis Cultural

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.

Other Word Forms

colitic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of colitis

col- ² + -itis

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Possible effects include a higher risk of reduced thyroid function, kidney cancer, testicular cancer, elevated cholesterol, pre-eclampsia and ulcerative colitis.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

BPC-157 was evaluated for use in ulcerative colitis and TB-500 for wound-healing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

BPC-157 was discovered by researchers in Croatia in the 1990s and is primarily used as a treatment for interstitial cystitis, knee pain and ulcerative colitis.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026

This includes those with a family history of colorectal cancer and people with inflammatory bowel conditions such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026

Finally, in the spring of 1952, Ernest broke down, landing back in the hospital with another attack of colitis.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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