colitis

[ kuh-lahy-tis, koh- ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of the colon.

colitis

/ kɒˈlɪtɪk; kə-; kɒˈlaɪtɪs; ˌkɒləˈnaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the colon

colitis

/ kə-lī′tĭs /

1. Inflammation of the colon.

colitis

1. An inflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the colon . Colitis is characterized by pain in the abdomen , with alternating episodes of constipation and diarrhea .

Derived Forms

• colitic, adjective

Other Words From

• co·lit·ic [k, uh, -, lit, -ik, koh-], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of colitis¹

col- ² + -itis

Example Sentences

It seems to play a role in exacerbating inflammation in the seven million people that live with inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.

From BBC

The new insights potentially explain how the gut environment changes during inflammatory bowel disorders , such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and could lead to better treatments for gut infections.

From Science Daily

She was diagnosed with colitis a year ago and said that while a 20-minute gap between toilets was a "step in the right direction", it was still not enough.

From BBC

She temporarily relocated to Northern California to seek treatment for ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease.

From Los Angeles Times

Emma now has an ileostomy, as well as colitis and bladder problems, and is awaiting colon and rectum removal.

From BBC