Meaning of the word "Crohn's disease" in English
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Crohn's disease
US /ˈkroʊnz dɪˌziːz/
UK /ˈkroʊnz dɪˌziːz/
Noun
1.
a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the digestive tract, most commonly the small intestine and colon, causing symptoms such as abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, and malnutrition.
Example:
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She was diagnosed with Crohn's disease after experiencing persistent abdominal pain and weight loss.
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Living with Crohn's disease often requires dietary adjustments and medication.
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