Colitis

usgb/kəˈlaɪtɪs/
noun

A health condition of the large intestine where it becomes inflamed.

The doctor diagnosed the patient with colitis after reviewing her symptoms.
Visual representation of "colitis" - A health condition of the large intestine where it becomes inflamed.

Often appears as...

  • suffer from colitis
  • diagnosed with colitis

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Medical Condition

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

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Her chronic abdominal pain was attributed to colitis.
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Not Contagious

Colitis is a medical problem, not an infectious disease, so it can't spread from person to person.

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Even though her roommate has colitis, Jenna was not at risk of catching it.
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Seriousness

Colitis can be serious and may need medical treatment. It's not used lightly in conversation.

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After dealing with colitis for months, Marco finally saw a specialist.
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