Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Overview

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

Chronic, non-specific inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Etiology may be genetic or environmental. This term includes crohn disease and ulcerative colitis.

Synonyms:

Bowel Diseases, Inflammatory
Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Broader Topics:

Gastroenteritis
Intestinal Diseases

Narrower Topics:

Colitis, Ulcerative
Crohn Disease

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