Colitis
noun
A health condition of the large intestine where it becomes inflamed.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with colitis after reviewing her symptoms.

Often appears as...
- suffer from colitis
- diagnosed with colitis
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noun
A health condition of the large intestine where it becomes inflamed.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with colitis after reviewing her symptoms.

Often appears as...
- suffer from colitis
- diagnosed with colitis
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1

Medical Condition
Colitis refers to the inflammation of the inner lining of the colon and is used in medical contexts.

Her chronic abdominal pain was attributed to colitis.
Not Contagious
Colitis is a medical problem, not an infectious disease, so it can't spread from person to person.

Even though her roommate has colitis, Jenna was not at risk of catching it.
Seriousness
Colitis can be serious and may need medical treatment. It's not used lightly in conversation.

After dealing with colitis for months, Marco finally saw a specialist.
Medical Condition
Colitis refers to the inflammation of the inner lining of the colon and is used in medical contexts.

Her chronic abdominal pain was attributed to colitis.
Not Contagious
Colitis is a medical problem, not an infectious disease, so it can't spread from person to person.

Even though her roommate has colitis, Jenna was not at risk of catching it.
Seriousness
Colitis can be serious and may need medical treatment. It's not used lightly in conversation.

After dealing with colitis for months, Marco finally saw a specialist.
Medical Condition
Colitis refers to the inflammation of the inner lining of the colon and is used in medical contexts.

Her chronic abdominal pain was attributed to colitis.
Not Contagious
Colitis is a medical problem, not an infectious disease, so it can't spread from person to person.

Even though her roommate has colitis, Jenna was not at risk of catching it.
Seriousness
Colitis can be serious and may need medical treatment. It's not used lightly in conversation.

After dealing with colitis for months, Marco finally saw a specialist.
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How we study the...
there are quite a few diseases related to the gut that are skyrocketing in developed nations all around the world. And many of you probably know someone who suffers from obesity, diabetes, Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, allergies and asthma.
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Who's at risk for colon...
or family histories of colon polyps or cancer, and those who suffer from inherited genetic syndromes, or inflammatory diseases, like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Video examples
How we study the...
there are quite a few diseases related to the gut that are skyrocketing in developed nations all around the world. And many of you probably know someone who suffers from obesity, diabetes, Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, allergies and asthma.
Video examples
Who's at risk for colon...
or family histories of colon polyps or cancer, and those who suffer from inherited genetic syndromes, or inflammatory diseases, like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
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Quote examples
Katelyn Ohashi
American Athlete
For dinner, I like to have a protein and veggies again. But because of my ulcerative colitis, really healthy foods are hard on my stomach. Sugars aren't good, and I have to be careful with vegetables. So it can be tough to find food that feels good.

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Mike McCready
American Musician
I've met a ton of new people who have colitis or Crohn's. Talking to them has been probably the most healing thing: to hear other people's attitudes on how they deal with their disease and how they stay positive.

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Robert Dallek
American Historian
John Kennedy had so many different medical problems that began when he was a boy. He started out with intestinal problems... spastic colitis.

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Mike McCready
American Musician
Every Crohn's and colitis patient is different, and they all respond to different things. That's the craziest thing about it.

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Mike McCready
American Musician
To just meet people that have Crohn's or colitis and to hear their stories gives me a lot of hope and a lot of courage.

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Mary Ann Mobley
American Actress
Ulcerative colitis can be cured by the operation, but you cannot cure Crohn's disease.

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Katelyn Ohashi
American Athlete
For dinner, I like to have a protein and veggies again. But because of my ulcerative colitis, really healthy foods are hard on my stomach. Sugars aren't good, and I have to be careful with vegetables. So it can be tough to find food that feels good.

Quote examples
Mike McCready
American Musician
I've met a ton of new people who have colitis or Crohn's. Talking to them has been probably the most healing thing: to hear other people's attitudes on how they deal with their disease and how they stay positive.

Quote examples
Robert Dallek
American Historian
John Kennedy had so many different medical problems that began when he was a boy. He started out with intestinal problems... spastic colitis.

Quote examples
Mike McCready
American Musician
Every Crohn's and colitis patient is different, and they all respond to different things. That's the craziest thing about it.

Quote examples
Mike McCready
American Musician
To just meet people that have Crohn's or colitis and to hear their stories gives me a lot of hope and a lot of courage.

Quote examples
Mary Ann Mobley
American Actress
Ulcerative colitis can be cured by the operation, but you cannot cure Crohn's disease.

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