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IBS

British  

abbreviation

  1. irritable bowel syndrome

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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In people with constipation-predominant IBS, or in healthy individuals, further slowing intestinal movement could make constipation or related symptoms worse.

From Science Daily Jul. 30, 2026

"Treatment for IBS patients should focus on identifying the underlying causes and using the safest, evidence-based options available rather than relying on a single class of medications for long-term management," Rezaie said.

From Science Daily Apr. 16, 2026

Despite the IBS that the famed sketch-comedy show allegedly gives its cast members, “SNL” has lifted the careers of comedians like Rudolph and Jones.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 8, 2025

"Typically a patient would probably be diagnosed with appendicitis or IBS first."

From BBC Oct. 2, 2025

Jumping around my room in an all-over IBS wiggly dance, feet kicking, he steps on markers.

From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord

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