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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Crohn's disease

The therapy, which brought in $17.6 billion last year, is widely prescribed for patients with autoimmune disorders like inflammatory bowel disease and Crohn’s disease.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026

Following their victory, Dowden, who also has Crohn's disease, external, and Gu admitted that none of their fellow Strictly stars thought they would succeed.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

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

Researchers at the University of Cambridge are already using organoids for a wide range of medical studies, including efforts to repair damaged livers, investigate Crohn's disease in children, and study the earliest stages of pregnancy.

From Science Daily ● May 29, 2026

His unhealthy pallor suggests his coming Crohn’s disease.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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