inflammatory bowel disease

American  

noun

1. any intestinal inflammatory disease, especially Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, of unknown cause. IBD

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inflammatory bowel disease Scientific  

/ ĭn-flăm′ə-tôr′ē /

1. Any of several chronic disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, especially Crohn's disease or an ulcerative form of colitis, characterized by inflammation of the intestine and resulting in abdominal cramping and persistent diarrhea.

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inflammatory bowel disease

Multiple FMD cycles lead to fat loss with little or no lean-mass loss, promote A1C reduction and diabetes regression and have anti-inflammatory effects, including in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

The company announced positive Phase 3 trial results for a drug to treat inflammatory bowel disease on July 23, while recent takeover speculation has spurred the stock higher.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 12, 2026

In the U.S., millions of people live with colorectal cancer or inflammatory bowel disease, including colitis, which can lead to intestinal bleeding, diarrhea and abdominal pain.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 21, 2025

The project lost $2 million between two suspended grants, lending to a slowdown in research to develop new treatments for inflammatory bowel disease.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2025

She was diagnosed with the chronic inflammatory bowel disease in 2017 and has been living with a stoma bag for seven years.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2024