Colitis

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

Inflammation of the colon section of the large intestine (intestine, large), usually with symptoms such as diarrhea (often with blood and mucus), abdominal pain, and fever.

Synonyms:

Colitides

Broader Topics:

Colonic Diseases
Gastroenteritis

Narrower Topics:

Colitis, Ischemic
Colitis, Microscopic
Colitis, Ulcerative
Proctocolitis

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