Meaning of the word "ulcerative colitis" in English

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ulcerative colitis

US /ˌʌlsərətɪv kəˈlaɪtɪs/
UK /ˌʌlsərətɪv kəˈlaɪtɪs/
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Noun

1.

a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and ulcers (sores) in the digestive tract, primarily affecting the innermost lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum

Example:
She was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis after experiencing persistent abdominal pain and bloody stools.
Managing ulcerative colitis often involves medication, dietary changes, and sometimes surgery.
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