Ulcerative Colitis
UL-ser-uh-tiv koh-LY-tis
Origin note
L. ulcus (sore) + colon + Gk. itis
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Definition
Inflammatory bowel disease affecting the colon and rectum.
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Specialty
🏥 Gastroenterology