Crohn's disease

Noun

Meaning

a serious chronic and progressive inflammation of the ileum producing frequent bouts of diarrhea with abdominal pain and nausea and fever and weight loss

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

proctitis ankylosing spondylitis lactose intolerance polymyositis glomerulonephritis dermatomyositis regional enteritis regional ileitis

Hypernyms

disease colitis inflammatory bowel disease

Examples

Ulcerative colitis can be cured by the operation, but you cannot cure Crohn's disease. Mary Ann Mobley

We are going to find, I think, several different kinds of Crohn's disease. Mary Ann Mobley

Antioxidants have a good effect on certain forms of Crohn's disease. Mary Ann Mobley

A large pooled analysis has found significant variations by gender in the time of onset of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) -- in particular, Crohn's disease (CD) -- findings that the researchers said may open the door to new management strategies. Source: Internet

Budesonide has not been shown to be effective in maintaining remission in patients with Crohn's disease. Source: Internet

"Artificial sweetener could intensify symptoms in those with Crohn's disease: Promotes 'bad' bacteria and intestinal inflammation; findings may guide dietary habits in human patients." Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

croggy Croghan Crohn Crohnie croiffle Croilia mossambica