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

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AbbVie’s immunology portfolio reported revenue of $8.79 billion, up 15% from last year, boosted by Skyrizi and Rinvoq, drugs that treat arthritis and Crohn’s disease, respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

The company is developing the drug as a treatment for inflammatory bowel diseases ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

"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

In a national randomized controlled trial, they found that a short-term, calorie-restricted eating plan led to meaningful improvements in both symptoms and biological markers in people with mild-to-moderate Crohn's disease.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 3, 2026

His unhealthy pallor suggests his coming Crohn’s disease.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides