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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Example Sentences

In people with inflammatory bowel disease, levels of intelectin-2 can become either unusually low or unusually high.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 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

For example, University Hospital Southampton developed a virtual follow-up service for low-risk inflammatory bowel disease, enabling patients to access care and support remotely when they had flare-ups.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025

Next, the researchers plan to apply their method to study how other factors including sex, diet, food allergies, and genetic risk factors for conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease impact the intestine's spatial landscape.

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2024

Fritz said at the time that he had quit drinking and hadn’t had any recent flare-ups of the inflammatory bowel disease.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2024