inflammatory bowel disease

noun

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

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Some research has shown that consuming fiber reduces risk of inflammatory bowel diseases and protects against cardiovascular diseases. — Julie Pollock, The Conversation, 1 May 2026 The drug is also in phase 3 trials for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, which Leerink views as a potential catalyst in 2028. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 13 May 2026 People with inflammatory bowel disease or a history of bowel obstruction shouldn’t have colon hydrotherapy, Agarwal says. — Erica Sweeney, Time, 11 May 2026 There's also positive data on prevention of respiratory tract infections and travelers diarrhea, and in the management of some inflammatory bowel diseases. — Will Stone, NPR, 22 June 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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Medical Definition

inflammatory bowel disease

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

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