inflammatory bowel disease

noun

: either of two inflammatory diseases of the bowel:
a
: crohn's disease
b
: ulcerative colitis

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Another study found that saffron may protect against certain inflammatory conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 26 Oct. 2026 Such claims are common among peptide promoters who say that various experimental peptides treat muscle injuries, covid, inflammatory bowel disease, and more. — Amy Maxmen, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 Over time, chronic inflammation can contribute to rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, inflammatory bowel disease and cardiovascular disease. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026 For people living with an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), foods made with wheat and dairy can bring on uncomfortable symptoms like bloating and gas, even when the disease is in remission. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inflammatory bowel disease

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First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inflammatory bowel disease was in 1977

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inflammatory bowel disease

noun
: either of two inflammatory diseases of the bowel:
a
: crohn's disease
b
: ulcerative colitis

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