irritable bowel syndrome

noun

, Pathology.

1. any combination of common disturbances of the bowel, as diarrhea or constipation, occurring with abdominal pain, sometimes accompanied by psychological stress. : IBS

irritable bowel syndrome

noun

1. med a chronic condition of recurring abdominal pain with constipation or diarrhoea or both

irritable bowel syndrome

/ ĭr′ĭ-tə-bəl /

1. A gastrointestinal disorder without demonstrable organic pathology, characterized by abdominal cramping, constipation, diarrhea, and mucus in the stool.