inflammatory bowel disease

noun

: either of two inflammatory diseases of the bowel:
a
: crohn's disease
b
: ulcerative colitis

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Over time, chronic inflammation can contribute to rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, inflammatory bowel disease and cardiovascular disease. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026 For people living with an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), foods made with wheat and dairy can bring on uncomfortable symptoms like bloating and gas, even when the disease is in remission. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Oct. 2026 Healthy digestion and a healthy gut play a role in staving off inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). — Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2026 Provide remote monitoring and virtual care coordination for rural children with asthma, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, inflammatory bowel disease, and single-ventricle heart disease. — Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inflammatory bowel disease

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First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inflammatory bowel disease was in 1977

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“Inflammatory bowel disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflammatory%20bowel%20disease. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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Medical Definition

inflammatory bowel disease

noun
: either of two inflammatory diseases of the bowel:
a
: crohn's disease
b
: ulcerative colitis

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